Job title : Project Administrator : Departmental Programme Office, Ref No. DOI 133 / 2025
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 20, 2025
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Job Purpose
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the departmental programme and project management (PPM) office.Minimum Requirements
An appropriate National Diploma / B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in a relevant field such as Project Management / Public Administration / Business Administration / Built Environment (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering) / Information Management or similarA minimum of 1 year proven experience in project administration or coordinationExperience should include : Working within a structured project / programme management environment; Using project management systems (e.g. PCS, MS Project); Supporting financial tracking, reporting, and documentationCoordinating meetings, stakeholders, and project logistics.Recommendation
None.Key Performance Areas
To assist Project / Programme Manager with all aspects of project administration; and to report to and keep the manager fully informed of developments. This role includes ensuring compliance with project management, legislative processes, and systems governed by DOI Project Management standards; The DPO conducts program assurance reviews using the Project Controls System (PCS) that forms part of the eMerge Technology System and provides overall project management guidance; Render a general administrative support service to the Departmental Programme Office (DPO) Directorate; Assist the Directorate in carrying out administrative activities, both general and project related; Assist with secretariat functions at Directorate meetings, which include setting up meetings, drafting agendas, compilation of the minutes, editing presentations and circulating these to the members of the meeting; Assist the Directorate with the preparation and consolidation of financial inputs received from line managers for the facilitation of resource utilisation of projects; Provide support to the DPO in terms of Financial Management; Monitor, control and report on expenditure in the Directorate as well as project expenditure; Timeous and accurate registration of all project information (including financial) on the Project Management Information System; Establish and maintain project documentation library, this includes providing document management support, the identification, change control, and administration on all project-related documents; Perform quality reviews; Perform System training; Keep the manager fully up to date with all developments, and track and report on overall project progress; Assist with technical user support; Assist the Project / Programme Manager to implement new processes and procedures; Work closely with line and project and programme managers to provide project administration support throughout the project lifecycle.Competencies
Knowledge of the following :
Project management; Application of relevant legislation; Departmental Strategic and Service Delivery PlanDepartmental objectives; Departmental operational StrategiesAbility to manage information; Principles and processes for providing supportComputer literate (highly proficient in all MS Office applications, including MS Project)Written and verbal communications skillsDemonstrated ability to support Project / Programme Managers across all phases of the project lifecycle, including scheduling, progress tracking, and reportingAbility to consolidate financial inputs, monitor and control expenditure, and produce accurate financial reports for both Directorate and project-specific activities;Competence in establishing and maintaining a project documentation library, applying change control procedures, and conducting quality reviews; Advanced knowledge of System AdministrationStrong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting agendas, compiling minutes, editing presentations, and facilitating effective meeting logisticsIt will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.NB : People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.Remuneration
R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)Closing Date
2025 / 10 / 20Administrative / Management jobs