SITA: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

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SITA PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY 2026

Position: Project Administrator
Reference Number: VAC00798/26
Job Level: B5
Salary: R220,972 – R331,457 per annum
Location: SITA Erasmuskloof
Division: ITI: Infrastructure Services
Department: SAPS Network Services
Employment Type: Permanent (Internal/External)
Reports To: Project Manager
Closing Date: 29 July 2026

About the Position

SITA is looking for a Project Administrator to provide professional PMO and project/programme administrative support throughout the project life cycle.

The successful candidate will assist with project coordination, documentation, administration, financial monitoring and support the Project Manager in ensuring that projects are delivered according to the prescribed SITA project management methodology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide project office coordination and administrative support.
  • Assist with project administration, including meeting arrangements.
  • Support risk management and issue management updates.
  • Assist with quality control activities.
  • Provide project documentation and configuration support.
  • Provide administrative assistance to the Project Manager.
  • Support the execution of projects in line with SITA project management methodology.
  • Monitor project financial expenditure and revenue.
  • Assist with general project and programme management activities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • Certificate in Project Management at NQF Level 4.

Certifications:

  • PRINCE2 Foundation and/or
  • CAPM Certification and/or
  • AgilePM Foundation.

Experience:

  • 1–2 years’ working experience in a project/programme management environment.
  • At least 1 year of project administration and support experience.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge of:

  • Public sector or government organisations.
  • Information Technology management.
  • ICT services.
  • Project management methodologies, including PMBOK, AgilePM and/or PRINCE2.
  • MS Office and MS Projects.
  • SITA Business Planning System (BPS).
  • Oracle ERP.
  • Project Schedule Management (PSM).
  • Oracle Time & Labour (OTL).

Additional competencies include business writing, customer relationship management, general administration, IT project management and project/programme management.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

  • Active listening.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Discipline.
  • Resilience.
  • Stress management skills.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the e-Government Portal. CVs sent by email will not be considered.

New Applicants

  1. Visit www.eservices.gov.za.
  2. Register using your ID and personal information.
  3. Use the one-time PIN (OTP) received to complete your registration.
  4. Log in using your username and password.
  5. Select Employment & Labour.
  6. Select Recruitment Citizen.
  7. Create or update your profile.
  8. Browse available vacancies and apply for the Project Administrator position.

Already Registered Applicants

  1. Visit www.eservices.gov.za.
  2. Select Employment & Labour.
  3. Select Recruitment Citizen.
  4. Log in using your username and password.
  5. Use Recruitment Citizen to update your profile, browse vacancies and submit your application.

e-Government Portal Support: [email protected]
Support Phone: 080 1414 882

Important: CVs sent to the support email address will not be considered.

Important Application Information

  • Closing date: 29 July 2026.
  • Late applications will not be considered.
  • Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
  • If you do not hear from SITA within two months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • SITA is an Employment Equity employer and appointments will be made in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
  • Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.
  • Applicants may be required to undergo security clearance, assessments, qualification verification and reference checks.
  • The appointment is subject to the required clearances and verification processes.
  • Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
  • SITA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Apply before: 29 July 2026