Project Administrator – Johannesburg needed at Howden

What needs to be done?

• Manage tenders on the applicable company platform as well as the Customer Relationship Database. This includes project budgets, uploading of budgets, verifying project status and reporting on required criteria.
• Manage cash generation by performing project invoicing accurately, effectively and submitted before cut-off time. This includes processing of invoice instructions.
• Ensure effective Customer Relationship Management via monthly customer evaluations, including the required administration and communication with Project Engineers.
• Capture and report monthly departmental budgets for projects as well as “Indirect” departmental cost accumulation and control. 
• Liaise with Project Engineers on cost / invoice assessments and report accordingly.
• Undertake status reviews to assess which current projects are live or closed and to define what action needs to be taken in concluding project lifecycle.
• Perform general administrative duties including but not limited to:
• General Purchase Orders
• Department Leave management and administration
• Expense claims
• Minutes of Meetings
• SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.

What do you need to bring? 

• Grade 12
• Office Administration /Business Administration qualification.
• 3 years experience in a similar role.
• 3 years project management experience in a technical environment.
• Project Management qualification will be an advantage.
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Be process and document driven.
• Ability to work on more than one project at a time.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.