Project Administrator: Capital Projects

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Project Administrator: Capital Projects – FINA20717

City of Ekurhuleni Vacancy 2026

The City of Ekurhuleni is inviting applications for the position of Project Administrator: Capital Projects within the Enterprise Programme Management Office (2024).

This is a permanent position based in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, offering a basic salary of R494,016 to R677,664 per annum, plus benefits.

Job Details

Position Project Administrator: Capital Projects Reference FINA20717 Employer City of Ekurhuleni Department Enterprise Programme Management Office (2024) Location Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Employment Type Permanent Salary R494,016 – R677,664 per annum + benefits Closing Date 26 August 2026

Job Purpose

The Project Administrator will provide effective administrative and operational support to capital projects and programmes. The role involves supporting management and project teams while contributing to governance, risk management, financial administration, compliance and efficient service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Planning, initiating and maintaining the administration of programmes and projects.
  • Providing administrative support to management and project teams.
  • Managing operational processes to ensure the effective and efficient execution of assigned tasks.
  • Supporting the achievement of departmental and divisional performance objectives.
  • Performing governance and risk management functions.
  • Promoting compliance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Supporting effective and efficient risk management within the department.
  • Managing financial administration processes to promote prudent financial management.
  • Supporting effective customer service and people-centred service delivery.
  • Ensuring service delivery is aligned with the Batho Pele principles.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A National Diploma in Project Management, Project Administration or a relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6.
  • 3–5 years of experience in a project administration environment.

Candidates may be requested to provide proof of the applicable NQF level for qualifications obtained.

Skills and Competencies

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

  • Strong project administration and organisational skills.
  • Ability to support project and programme teams.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding of governance and compliance requirements.
  • Knowledge of risk and financial administration processes.
  • Ability to manage administrative tasks efficiently.
  • Good stakeholder and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work according to policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Who Should Apply?

This vacancy is suitable for experienced project administrators who hold a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification and have 3–5 years of project administration experience.

Candidates with experience supporting capital projects, programmes, management teams, governance processes, risk management, financial administration and compliance activities may be well suited to this opportunity.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of:

R494,016 – R677,664 per annum

Plus applicable benefits.

Enquiries

Telephone: 0860 54 3000

Important Information

The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or appoint laterally.

Candidates who are not informed of the outcome of their application within six weeks of the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

26 August 2026

Reference: FINA20717

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