Project Administrator

The Water Research Commission (WRC) is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, providing leadership and undertakes research, development and innovation of water and sanitation solutions. It engages stakeholders and partners involving water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South-Africa’s sustainable development and economic growth and is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all. The WRC is a schedule 3A public entity and adherence to all relevant legislation is imperative to the organization’s strategy and values.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and passionate individuals for the Pretoria-based position of:

Project Administrator (Proj.Adm)

The WRC is looking for a qualified and results driven individual to take on the permanent position of a Project Administrator. This position calls for an energetic and dynamic person for the coordination of RDI research projects. The successful candidate will be a member of the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Branch, and will report to the Senior Project Administrator.

The Project Administrator will be responsible for coordinating the new research proposal cycle, draw up research contracts, provide administrative and financial administrative support, provide knowledge support, support business intelligence and also be responsible for monthly key performance indicator reporting. The successful incumbent will responsible for preparing report list for respective direct manager and Research Managers, facilitation of initial screening of all the proposals, upload where necessary outcomes on the relevant system as per the proposal cycle document, prepare draft contracts per the proposal cycle document and obtain approval from relevant stakeholders, provide statistical trends and information related to projects, provide data analysis through the use of relevant AI tools, and provision of project administrative support.

Applicants must be in possession of an NQF 6 Diploma in Science/Engineering/ Project Management or Business Management. An NQF 7 Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/ Project Management or Business Management would be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Project Administration is required. Additional 3 years’ experience in Project Management will be an added advantage. Experience in data analysis and competence in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is required.

The appointment will be made in line with the WRC’s Employment Equity Plan and applicants with disabilities and those from designated groups are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted to pmwrc@mjvrecruitment.co.za and CVs should contain at least three (3) contactable references. No hand delivered applications will be accepted.

Closing date 12 October 2026. If you are not contacted by 31 December 2026, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Pay: R7 869,38 - R50 000,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project Administration: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Pretoria, Gauteng (Preferred)

Work Location: In person