Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) Seeks a Project Administrator, Johannesburg, South Africa – Apply By 17 November 2026 - Global South Opportunities

The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) is inviting applications from experienced, proactive and highly organised professionals for the position of Project Administrator in Johannesburg, South Africa

1. Project Administration and Implementation

The Project Administrator will:

• Provide administrative and operational support across project planning, implementation, reporting and close-out.
• Coordinate project schedules, activities, documentation and administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate project records, databases, trackers and reporting systems.
• Monitor deadlines, follow up on outstanding actions and identify potential implementation delays.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain communication with project stakeholders and external service providers.

2. Financial and Donor Administration

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project budgets, expenditure monitoring and financial administration.
• Coordinating procurement processes, supplier arrangements, invoices and payment requests.
• Monitoring donor reporting deadlines and administrative requirements.
• Following up on outstanding financial information and supporting documentation.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

3. Events, Travel and Stakeholder Coordination

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate workshops, conferences, meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Organise travel, accommodation, venues, suppliers and event budgets.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective event delivery.
• Anticipate logistical challenges and implement appropriate solutions.
• Support travel safety, event management and duty-of-care procedures.

4. Systems and Process Improvement

The role also involves developing and maintaining administrative tools, improving project coordination systems, strengthening internal processes and promoting effective information sharing across programme teams.