Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in administrative support and data management., Proficient in using various software and digital tools., Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., Own transport and comfortable navigating informal settlements..

Key responsibilities:

Manage and maintain project documentation and records.

Assist with scheduling and coordinating project activities.

Travel to schools to build relationships and assess needs.

Help prepare reports on project progress and outcomes.

Job description

Are you a highly organised and passionate individual looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of children? An established NGO focused on feeding schemes is seeking a dedicated Project Support Administrator to join the team on a half-day, 6-month contract. This role is primarily work-from-home, but requires regular travel to schools within informal settlements in the Stellenbosch / Helderberg region.

As the Project Administrator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the feeding schemes. You'll be responsible for providing essential administrative and project support, maintaining accurate data, and fostering strong relationships with the schools they serve. Your work will directly contribute to improving the well-being and educational outcomes of vulnerable children.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support: Manage and maintain project documentation, records, and filing systems (both digital and physical).
Data Management: Accurately capture and update data related to feeding schemes, beneficiaries, and school visits.
Project Coordination: Assist with the coordination of project activities, including scheduling school visits and communicating with relevant stakeholders.
School Visits: Regularly travel to schools within informal settlements to build relationships, assess needs, and ensure the effective implementation of feeding schemes.
Communication: Serve as a key point of contact for schools, addressing queries and providing timely updates.
Reporting: Assist with the preparation of reports on project progress and outcomes.

Requirements

Passion for NGOs and Children: A genuine desire to contribute to the mission of an NGO and make a positive impact on the lives of children.

Administrative Expertise: Proven experience in administrative support and data management.

Tech-Savvy: Proficient in using various software and digital tools for administration and data entry.

Exceptional Attention to Detail: Meticulous and accurate in all tasks, particularly data handling.

Excellent Communication Skills: Clear, concise, and empathetic communicator, both written and verbal.

Reliable and Punctual: Able to meet deadlines consistently and commitments.

Dedicated: Committed to the success of our projects and the well-being of the children we serve.

Own Transport: Essential for regular travel to schools in informal settlements within the Stellenbosch/Helderberg region.

Comfortable Driving in Informal Settlements: Must be at ease navigating and driving in these areas.

Based in Stellenbosch/Helderberg Region: This is a non-negotiable requirement.

Benefits

This is a unique opportunity to combine your administrative skills with your passion for social impact. You'll be part of a dedicated team working to address food insecurity among children, directly witnessing the positive outcomes of your efforts. While primarily work-from-home, you'll enjoy the balance of impactful fieldwork and the flexibility of a half-day schedule.

Salary: R18 000 - R20 000

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