TRANS-CALEDON TUNNEL AUTHORITY (TCTA)

 


 

INTERIM PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (CENTURION)

Reference Number TCTA-25

 

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this role is to:


Provide administration support to all aspects of the projects within the Project Management Office. To work closely with the PMO Manager / Project Managers, Change Manager, and other project stakeholders to make sure that the project documentation is kept up to date and in adherence with the project controls framework and quality standards agreed. The programme coordinator role will be required to assist in the PMO support during the peak of the digitisation projects, where after the requirement for support will reduce. It is therefore important to fill the temporary capacity requirement with an interim role and the support can be combined with another after the peak, e.g., Executive Coordinator.

This is a fixed-term position for a period of four (4) months, or until 30 September 2026, whichever occurs first.

 

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE:

1. Project Support

  • Registration of Projects on the Projects register / system.
  • Assist with proper use of the registration request process.
  • Administer the project tracking tool and draw attention to non-compliance (such as milestones, schedule performance, resource constraints, etc.)
  • Assist in preparation of the Project plan including scope, time, budgets, resources and risks.

2. Data maintenance and reporting

  • Conducting effective document management, including accurate electronic and/ or paper filing systems and mailing system for the PMO Manager. 
  • Assisting the specialist with governance reporting, where necessary.
  • Developing, capturing, maintaining and updating database information.
  • Ensure central repository for project documentation is kept up to date with all programme/ project documentation.

3. Query Handling and Service Requests

  • Handling or redirecting project related 1st line internal telephonic/ mail enquiries and requests.
  • Providing feedback on queries and service request.
  • Escalating queries and issues to relevant stakeholders for resolution.
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders to determine service requests.
  • Following-up with the relevant stakeholders on unresolved escalated queries. 

4. General administrative support

  • Providing general administrative support to the PMO office.
  • Assisting with project invoice processing and follow up for supplier payments.
  • Executing printing, duplication, scanning, reproduction and binding of relevant documentation.
  • Coordinating arrangement of meeting logistics (including catering and venue preparations).

 

Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

  • Certification in Project Administration
  • 5 Years Experience in programme coordination or a related field.
  • Experience in:
  • Project reporting
  • Scheduling of meetings
  • Follow up on action items
  • Create and manage key project documentation such as meeting minutes, action items, attendance registers and governance artefacts.

 

 



TCTA’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets shall be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the organisation actively encourages and welcomes people with various disabilities to apply.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

 

Closing date: 21 May 2026

 

Work Level Skilled

Job Type Temp

Salary Market Related

Duration < 6 Months

EE Position Yes

Location Centurion

 

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