06 February 2020 NSSA is a unique and dynamic organisation providing world class social security services. Caring for and about our customers and stakeholders is central to the way we do business. We strive to deliver our services with respect, empathy, dignity and care. We are looking for vibrant and trailblazing individuals to join our team in the following role(sReporting to the ICT Projects Manager, the successful candidate will provide essential support to a project; working with the Project Manager and other team members to achieve project success. A key component of the Project Officers’ roles includes administrative and technological skills. Key Outputs • Closely monitor the project schedule deadlines for each project task reporting any potential delays to the Project Manager. • Identify any potential risks or issues that could affect the progression of the project and communicate these to the Project Manager with a view to develop potential solutions. • Arrange project meetings for team members together with the Project Manager to review progress and to discuss future steps. • File and maintain crucial project documents which track project progress in an appropriate database or library and ensure that all documents are accurate and have been accepted by the Project Manager. • Send out any relevant information to project team members before meetings and take minutes during the meetings. • Ensure all logistics (meeting venues, refreshments etc) are in place before project team meetings. Qualifying Requirements • A degree in Business Management, Business Administration or a related field. • Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II/ Agile PM certification is a must. • 3 years prior experience as a project administrator or a related administrative role. Key Competencies and Characteristics • Hands-on experience with flowcharts, technical documentation and schedules • Knowledge of project management software (e.g. Trello or Microsoft Projects) • Solid organization and time-management skills• PMP / PRINCE2/ Agile PM certification is a plus • Strong oral and written skills. • Excellent presentation skills. • High degree of initiative, dependability; • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills. • Eagerness to work in a team environment. • Excellent organisational and time management skills. • Able to take initiativ