Project Administrator

Posting Country:  South Africa
Date Posted:  4 May 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodacom, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. 
 

Join Us

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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

Commitment from Vodacom

Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.