Project Administrator: Contract Management (Eighteen Months Contract)

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Project Administrator: Contract Management (Eighteen Months Contract) in the The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation¿s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. Project Administrator: Contract Management (Eighteen Months Contract) About The Job The CSIR has a vacancy for a Project Administrator specialising in Contract Management in the Mandela Mining Precinct. The incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support according to applicable project management framework in support of the effective and efficient delivery of projects for eighteen months. The position is based in Johannesburg. This position reports to Senior Project Manager. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for financial, project and contract management in the MMP. For more info about the Mandela Mining Precinct, please visit https://mandelaminingprecinct.org.za/ Key Responsibilities Assist with drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts and agreements. Ensure that all contract terms and conditions are aligned with company policies and legal requirements. Prepare documentation required for routing and sign-off of contracts and agreements. Maintain accurate records of changes and variations on contracts and agreements. Support the Senior Project Manager in the compilation and review of all contract-related documentation associated with project coordination. Liaise with the Procurement and Legal departments and facilitate the contracting process. Facilitate project documentation and ensure compliance with project management, business frameworks and CSIR quality standards. Assist with office management including meeting and event management, travel bookings and drafting agenda/minute-taking. Ensure that the office is in a position to function effectively on a day-to-day basis. Support good contact with senior stakeholders internally and externally. Understand the MMP budgeting and operating processes. Support the Senior Project Manager, Programme Managers and Science Communication Manager in the co-ordination of Open Day/Workshops arrangements. Assist the Senior Project Manager with the administrative aspects required to establish, implement, and maintain project and contract controls, including all document management and deviation tracking. Collate and maintain documentation required for compliance to project control standards and procedures. Participate in line project office meetings by capturing actions and resolutions and provide required information for decision making. Obtain project status feedback and record in relevant status document. Provide inputs requested to and prepare documentation required by relevant governance committees. Qualifications, Skills And Experience A National Diploma in project management with at least one year project administration experience within a project/programme management training environment assisting in the coordination of multiple projects. Experience in working in the contract management environment Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Good numerical skills. Excellent writing and communication skills in English a requirement. Excellent attention to detail. Need to have drivers' licence and own transport and willing to travel. All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). What's in it for you? The CSIR Offers Learning and development opportunities. Competitive and market-related remuneration packages. We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards. Closing date: 03 November 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za Please do-not send application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries. The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant's educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.