Project Administrator at Learning Sandbox

Job description:

We are looking for a Project Administrator to join the Learning Sandbox team! This recent graduate will have a keen interest in project management and will be responsible for assisting the project managers in the day-to-day management and smooth operation of various digital projects, including content creation, platform applications and other digital assets.

For this position, we expect you to be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and have the ability to be flexible and deal with change constructively. You should be methodical and have excellent time management skills. As a project administrator you will be expected to provide administrative support to the wider team and will need to take on smaller, ad hoc research and administrative tasks in addition to your project based work.

Ultimately, you should be comfortable playing a supporting role within the Learning Sandbox team and be excited about pursuing a career in project management.

Learning Sandbox is an education technology consultancy based in Cape Town, South Africa. The heartbeat of our business is producing bespoke digital content while also offering strategic, pedagogical and digital asset research, design and production services. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individual differences are respected, appreciated, and supported.

The basics:

• Type: Full-Time

• Job level: Entry

• Reports to: Project Manager

• Location: Remote, with the option of coming into our shared office space in Constantia, Cape Town

• Company: Learning Sandbox

• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Support the project managers in providing end-to-end project management, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and ensuring quality standards are met

• Draft weekly communications and project documentation 

• Attend project meetings and ensure that outcomes are noted and actioned accordingly

• Communicate with the team and ensure all members are on board with delegated tasks

• Support team members in obtaining the necessary information and requirements in order to action their deliverables

• Work with the project manager and wider team to develop detailed project plans and work breakdown structures

• Manage smaller, ad hoc projects, with the support of the project manager 

• Provide administrative support to the wider Learning Sandbox team by completing ad hoc research and administrative requests

• Highlight potential risks and work with the project manager to proactively to resolve issues

• Seek opportunities for improvement and suggest new projects 

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary education, a qualification in project management is not a requirement 

• Entry-level, some work experience is an advantage

• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Numerical skills

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise workload and keep calm under pressure

• Ability to be flexible and embrace change

• Enthusiasm, a ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to learn and grow

• A team player with strong people skills 

• Computer literacy

• Must be eligible for employment in South Africa.

The next step for shortlisted candidates is to complete a competency test. If you do not hear from us after 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Disclaimer: Learning Sandbox (Pty) Ltd. only accepts applications that have been completed and submitted via BambooHR. We do not accept any third party applications or applications that have been submitted via email.