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Projects Admin

Reckitt Gauteng 20 days ago
Contract
Administration and Clerical

About the role

Seeking a leadership opportunity where you can mould the future? As a Project Admin at Reckitt, you'll be in the driver's seat, working with a team of dedicated Project Coordinators . Your role is pivotal - the opportunity to support the implementation of New Product Development (NPDs) / Existing Product Developments (EPDs) and Value-Added Products (VAPs) from project initiation to launch to ensure achievement of business objectives and projects by managing the following key delivery areas. We're inviting you to be a cornerstone of our continuous drive for excellence, where your influence will go beyond operations to truly shape our success.

The role is a Fixed Term for 2 years

Your responsibilities

Documentation & Governance

Maintain up-to-date templates, reports, and meeting records with proper revision control.

Manage and update project databases, SharePoint, and folder structures (local and regional).

Tracking & Reporting

Consolidate project data and produce summary reports for stakeholders and leadership.

Administration

Schedule key meetings and prepare presentation decks.

Provide inputs for broader business meetings.

NPD/EPD Project Execution

Support or lead innovation pipeline initiatives.

Coordinate projects from initiation to launch, including scope definition and timeline creation.

Track tasks, ensure deliverables meet quality standards, and deadlines are achieved.

Facilitate production planning to minimize write-offs during changes.

Generate cost statements using supplier, procurement, and financial data.

Gross Margin Expansion

Contribute to cost-saving initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Identify material simplification and rationalization opportunities across brands.

Review processes and recommend efficiency improvements.

Coordinate execution of identified cost-saving projects.

Additional Responsibilities

Support cross-functional initiatives as assigned.

Align efforts with gross margin improvement, supply excellence, and overall business performance goals.

The experience we're looking for

Qualifications & Expirience

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Supply Chain, Science, or Engineering preferred.

At least 1 year of experience in the FMCG industry.

Personal Attributes

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Effective collaboration and teamwork capability.

Fluency in English is essential.