Project Administrator - CashMaster, Waltloo Pretoria at Fidelity Services Group

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recognised tertiary qualification and formal in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a technical environment
• Proficiency in MS Word, especially Excel, is essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to liaise professionally with clients and personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

 Key Performance Areas: (not totally inclusive)

 Project Coordination

•  Support the Project Manager and the Research and Development Team: Assist in all administration functions and processes during the planning, execution, and closing of projects.
• Schedule Management: Organise and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Communication: Act as a liaison between the R&D Team, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals.
• Meeting Coordination: Arrange and coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.

 Documentation and Reporting

 Documentation Management: Maintain project documentation

• Progress Reporting: Assist in preparing regular status reports for stakeholders, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues.
• Record Keeping: Ensure that all project records are up-to-date, accurate, and stored appropriately.

 Quality Assurance and Compliance

 Quality Control: Support the implementation of quality control processes, ensuring that project deliverables meet the required standards.

• Compliance Monitoring: Assist in ensuring that projects adhere to internal policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.

 Support for Research and Development Activities

•  Data Management: Assist in managing and organizing data collected from research and testing activities.
• Technical Support: Provide administrative support for technical documentation, testing and research procedures
• Coordination for the Research and Development Team: Facilitate communication and coordination between the Research and Development team and other stakeholders.

 R&D Testing and related duties

•  Assembly and testing of prototypes
• Product functional testing
• Product software testing and signoff
• Manage the testing lab and tools
• Stock management in the lab
• Product support to technicians
• Perform modifications on products
• Responsibility for the Testing Cash

 Continuous Improvement

•  Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within the project administration function and suggest or implement changes.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from project stakeholders to improve project management practices.