Project Specialist at SMD Technologies

• This role requires a financially minded individual who can handle specialized projects from start to finish on behalf of the managing director.  The role has a direct line reporting to the Special Projects Manager
• The roles and responsibilities include, inter alia, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and projects, coordinating project activities, collaborating with project team members, developing measurable project goals and objectives, and monitoring progress toward achievement.

Responsibilities: 

• Create, manage, monitor and track projects.
• Conduct program reporting, project management and data analysis:
• Assess, plan and implement special projects under the direction of the special projects manager
• Compile reports and summaries of work
• Update, check and complete records, forms and documents
• Conduct data analysis and create reports and spreadsheets in excel based on project needs and deliverables and make recommendations for change.
• Administrative support related to project management.

Key skills required:

• ability to create and manage budgets
• advanced in Excel.
• independent thinker;
• attention to detail;
• ability to work independently and in a team;
• analytical abilities
• ability to prioritise work;
• ability to work well under pressure;

Required qualifications:

• BCom or similar qualification.

Desired experience:

• at least 3 years working experience as a project specialist/manager or equivalent