IT Project Administrator - Centurion at AFGRI Equipment

Description

Provide project administration support within the AFGRI IT Department.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Project Management  or Information Technology
• CAPM and/or PRINCE 2 Foundation and or AGILE Foundation required 

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a project administration environment.
• Experience in an IT project environment will be an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide project administration support to the project team.
• Project maintenance and updates on project management platforms.
• Ensure that risks and issues not resolved within the stipulated timeframe are escalated to the relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate and follow up on actions and the impact of dependencies and give daily feedback to Project team in the agreed forum and format
• Coordinate quality controls to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Interpret and update project documentation on the Project Management platforms.
• Ensure all billable change requests and project items are billed timeously (where applicable).
• Assist in obtaining approved quotations and payment of invoices within the project budget.
• Monitor vendor time sheets and proactively escalate any potential overruns to the  Project Manager
• Update and support the Project Manager with the project budget and execute monthly cost and projection reporting.
• Track expenses and assist the Project Manager to predict future project costs.
• Obtain approvals on project documentation according to the project Delegation of Authority.
• Assist with the process of all change requests and related project documentation before closure.
• Follow the necessary PMO guidelines with regard to documentation and assist with the execution of the project in accordance with the methodology, governance, and standards.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCIES  

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• MS Project and Planner Apps working knowledge working experience with flowcharts, technical documentation and schedules  
• Knowledge of project management software     
• Experience working within predetermined structures and methodologies   
• Excellent Co-ordination skills    
• Practical experience to follow, apply and drive  project governance principles  
• Business and Financial Acumen

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES          

• Strong time-management skills   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills    
• Excellent interpersonal skills    
• Ability to work under pressure    
• Assertiveness   
• Strong organisational skills   
• Thoroughness, quality conscious, and attention to detail   
• Customer orientated     
• Results Orientated    
• Positive attitude

Closing date: 17 August 2023