Project Administrator
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
Role purpose:
project administrator supports and coordinates projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to specifications. Key responsibilities include coordinating project schedules, handling budgets, communicating with stakeholders, coordinating project teams and subcontractors, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills, as well as knowledge of the telecommunications industry and its technologies. .
Who you are
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
• Project planning and scheduling: Creating and managing project timelines and plans.
• Budget Administration: Preparing, controlling, and coordinating project budgets and expenditures.
• Team coordination: Guiding and coordinating internal teams and external subcontractors.
• Stakeholder communication: Ensuring efficient communication with all stakeholders, especially the customer.
• Scope and quality control: Ensuring projects are coordinated within the defined scope and that deliverables meet quality standards and specifications.
• Risk and issue resolution: Monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring the project stays on track
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
• Project Administration: Proficiency in project administration methodologies and tools.
• Technical knowledge: A strong understanding of the telecommunications industry is crucial
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with diverse groups.
• Continuous learning: Staying updated with the latest telecommunications technologies through industry publications, conferences, and professional organizations.
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
• Qualifications: Matric
• Diploma preferred, with majors in telecommunications, engineering, or business administration
• 2 - 3 years experience in project administration within telecommunications
• Certifications: Project management certifications
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Together we can.