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Technical Project Administrator (TPAIX)

Overview

Reference
TPAIX

Salary
ZAR/annum

Job Location
South Africa -Tshwane Metro -Pretoria

Job Type
Contract

Posted
30 June 2026

Closing date
30 Jul 2026 20:59


Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Project Administration

  • Maintain and organize project documentation and records.
  • Prepare meeting minutes, project reports, and action logs.
  • Track project deliverables, timelines, and dependencies.
  • Coordinate project meetings and follow up on action items.
  • Support the preparation of technical proposals and tender documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures and documentation standards.

2. Technical Coordination

  • Support technical teams with documentation, reporting, and presentations.
  • Compile technical reports and system documentation.
  • Coordinate submission and review of technical deliverables.
  • Maintain project registers, logs, and databases.
  • Liaise with engineers and technical specialists to monitor project progress.

3. Schedule and Progress Monitoring

  • Maintain project schedules, trackers, and dashboards.
  • Monitor project milestones and deadlines.
  • Follow up on outstanding technical tasks.
  • Assist with resource planning and coordination.
  • Produce regular project status and progress reports.

4. Financial and Budget Support

  • Track project budgets, costs, and resource utilization.
  • Support invoice preparation and processing.
  • Monitor project expenditure against budgets.
  • Maintain financial records and reporting.
  • Coordinate billing and payment activities with finance teams.

5. Document Control and Quality Assurance

  • Manage document control and version control processes.
  • Ensure documents are reviewed, approved, and properly stored.
  • Control document distribution and transmittals.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

  • Coordinate communication between project managers, technical teams, clients, vendors, and service providers.
  • Track requests, issues, and technical queries.
  • Support communication across multiple project workstreams.

7. Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve project processes.
  • Develop templates, tools, and best practices.
  • Support implementation of digital tools, reporting systems, and automation initiatives.

Education and Experience

Education

  • Diploma or Degree in:
    • Information Technology
    • Engineering
    • Project Management
    • Business Administration
    • Or a related field
  • Project Management certification (CAPM, PRINCE2, or PMP) is advantageous.

Experience

  • 2–5 years' experience in project administration or project coordination.
  • Experience in technical environments such as:
    • Engineering
    • Information Technology
    • Software
    • Telecommunications
    • Construction
  • Experience supporting technical or systems-based projects is preferred.

Knowledge

The successful candidate should have knowledge of:

  • Project management principles, methodologies, and project lifecycles.
  • Technical project environments (IT, engineering, or digital delivery).
  • Budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting within projects.
  • Project scheduling, resource planning, and progress monitoring.
  • Procurement, contract administration, and vendor coordination.
  • Data management, reporting systems, and project performance metrics.
  • Document control and quality management processes.

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Experience with project management tools such as:
    • MS Project
    • Jira
    • Monday.com
    • Asana
  • Experience with document management systems.
  • Ability to prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Core Competencies

  • Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong administrative and reporting capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and self-motivated.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Strong coordination and relationship management skills.
  • Interest in technical projects and systems.
  • Continuous learning mindset with a focus on process improvement.


Contact information

Hridhaya