Project Administrator

We have a vacancy for a Project Administrator within the Contracts and Projects (C&P) Department. The primary purpose of the role requires the Project Administrator to work alongside the Program/Project Manager and to ensure that all project administration is managed, this includes but is not limited to taking of minutes of meetings, assisting with project planning, follow-ups with project team members and other departments, project management tool administration.

Your role:

As the Project Office Assistant, you shall be required to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Provide Project Office assistance and general project administration
• Act as liaison between Project Office and other departments (e.g., SCM and Export Control)
• Manage Shipping arrangements
• Facilitating permit applications (Contracting, Export, Departmental Review and EUCs)
• Follow up on project related action items
• Assist with the update and maintenance of the Project Visual Management tools
• Assist in developing project documentation, including project plans, schedules, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among project teams, stakeholders, and departments.
• Procurement process administration and support
• Managing of small to medium sized projects

Your profile:

Specialist Knowledge Required

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and fast-paced environments.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving skills to address challenges and find solutions independently.

Practical Experience Required

• 3-5 years relevant experience in a Project Environment or related
• Experience as a Project Administrator/Coordinator will be an advantage

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• Project Management qualification will be an added advantage

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a countrys defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.