The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), a progressive research and policy organisation in South Africa, is hiring a full-time Project Administrator in Johannesburg. The role sits in IEJ’s Finance and Operations team and keeps its research, policy and advocacy projects running smoothly. Applications close on 17 November 2026, but they are reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may start earlier, so apply soon.
Key Details
- Organisation: Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ)
- Role: Project Administrator, Finance and Operations team
- Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (hybrid working)
- Type: full-time, standard hours with core hours and some flexibility
- Experience: 3–5 years in project administration
- Deadline: 17 November 2026 (rolling review)
What You Will Do
- project administration: support planning, delivery, reporting and close-out; keep trackers, records and schedules up to date; chase deadlines and flag delays
- finance and donor admin: support budgets and expenditure tracking; run procurement, invoices and payment requests; track donor reporting deadlines
- events and travel: organise workshops, conferences and meetings; book travel, accommodation and venues; manage event budgets and duty-of-care
- systems: build and improve admin tools and processes across project teams
Benefits
- a full-time role at a respected South African economic-justice think tank
- flexible hybrid working
- work alongside researchers, policy and advocacy experts
- learning and professional development in a mission-driven team
IEJ has not published the salary. Ask about pay and contract terms if you are invited to interview.
Eligibility
- a relevant tertiary qualification in project management, business administration, finance, development studies or similar
- 3–5 years of project administration or similar operational experience
- experience juggling several projects and deadlines
- practical knowledge of budgeting, expenditure tracking and procurement
- experience organising events, travel and service providers
- strong organisation, attention to detail, communication and stakeholder skills
- good Excel, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills
- commitment to IEJ’s mission of economic justice
A plus: experience in non-profits, research or policy organisations, donor-funded projects, grant administration and project management platforms.
The post is based in Johannesburg. IEJ doesn’t mention visa sponsorship, so applicants from outside South Africa should check they have the right to work there before applying.
How to Apply
- Read the full job specification on the official IEJ vacancy page.
- Update your CV to show project administration, budgets, procurement and events you have handled.
- Complete the IEJ online application form — applications sent by email will not be considered.
- Submit as soon as possible, and no later than 17 November 2026.
Enquiries only: [email protected].
Tips
- Quantify your work: number of projects, size of budgets, events organised.
- Mention donor reporting or grant administration experience.
- Show you understand IEJ’s work on inequality and economic policy.
- Apply early — shortlisting may happen before the deadline.
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Deadline: 17 November 2026 (rolling review).
