Job Description

The position provide support to various Project managers and reports directly to the project department HOD.A Project Support Officer will perform the following specific roles:

• Ensure the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist the Project Manager and Team Managers in the production and maintenance of project plans.
• Take responsibility for the transport and logistics arrangements required on various projects.
• Assist the Project Manager in the execution of his day to day duties.
• Develop and maintain the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems.
• Develop (in conjunction with the project department HOD) and implement appropriate configuration management procedures.
• Coordinate the production of all reports and produce project summary reports.
• Set up and maintain systems for recording project costs.
• Define and document procedures in accordance with agreed methodology.
• Advise and assist project team members in the application of project procedures, disciplines and recording and reporting standards.
• Maintain risk and issue logs and change control records.
• Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams.
• Undertake any other administrative tasks as specified by the Project Manager.

Responsibilities:
The position will have the following general responsibilities:

• Reporting on progress, resources, finance or costing
• Assisting the project manager in overseeing projects, mitigating risks and solving issues
• Quality assurance, for example through collating data, auditing or compliance checks
• Scheduling meetings and setting agendas for the project team
• Internal and external stakeholder management
• Identifying ways in which processes may be improved and putting forward such proposals for the project manager to consider
• Contributing to formal process reviews to help enable our teams to become more efficient in their processes
• To be a clear, assertive and patient communicator
• Carrying out any other duties and projects as required by the Project Manager, commensurate with the level of the post
• Maintaining a first class level of customer service ensuring that all customers are treated efficiently and in an appropriate manner
• Working within the relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Attending training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development
• Undertaking other duties not specifically stated, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility

Requirements:
The following are the requirements for the position:

• Post Graduate Degree in Business management, project management or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of a formal project management methodology
• A high degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite and a willingness and skills to learn new programs quickly
• Project planning ability
• Experience of working in a Project/Manufacturing environment
• Ability to analyze and present information

Please send your CV to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za

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