Monocle's Employee Value Proposition:

Monocle embraces an ongoing and active approach to amplifying the talents of our people, empowering them to unlock their full potential and feel fulfilled in their careers. Our vibrant culture thrives through our shared growth mindset, collaboration, support, and social connection, fostering a space where everyone can flourish. We are committed to continuous learning and provide ongoing technical training, industry certification support, and personal development opportunities through mentorship and executive engagement. Ultimately, we strive to create an environment that nurtures ambition, supports well-being, embraces diversity, upholds integrity, and inspires individuals to make a positive and lasting impact on the world around us.

Monocle offers:

• Unlimited training and development - Investment in our peoples development is at the heart of Monocles company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.

• Unparalleled growth and exposure - Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our consultants deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.

• Unique and vibrant company culture - At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.

• Ultra-competitive compensation - At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.

Monocle is looking for an experienced professional to join our team as an Administrator in the Project Management Office.

The role provides the perfect opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing consulting firms in South Africa with direct exposure to senior stakeholders in the industry. The experience that you will obtain is best in class in terms of PMO. The successful candidate will also have access to a large library of training as Monocle prides themselves in significant upliftment of their people.

The Project Management office is a core function of the Monocle business, that is tasked with ensuring client facing projects occur on time and are effectively managed. You will be responsible for administering the operational functions of the Project Management office.

The role requires a professional who is comfortable working in high pressure environments, with senior stakeholders in consulting and the finance industry, while understanding and navigating multiple complex systems and processes. You will need to be highly motivated, organised and have the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

As a PMO Administrator at Monocle your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Running operations for the Project Management Office.

• Executing proposals and the onboarding processes.

• Capturing key metrics related to the operational/administrative functions that are performed.

• Ensure the PMO data is maintained and accurate.

• Ensure timely reporting on operational processes and develop/enhance on the reports as per the needs of the business.

• Provide detailed, succinct feedback on challenges faced during the execution of operational processes and propose solutions.

• Professionally engage with various internal and external stakeholders to drive operational results.

• Critically evaluate processes and recommend improvements.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelors degree qualification.

• 2 years relevant work experience.

• Proven ability to perform operational/administrative tasks on a daily basis across multiple systems.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.

• Professional project management or project administration certification is preferred.

• Experience in consulting operations is preferable.

• Experience in process optimisation, workflow and mapping is preferable.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

The ideal Monocle candidate also:

• Has an enquiring mind and is eager to learn and improve their professional skillset.

• Has strong attention to detail.

• Has the ability to work independently and collaborate with the wider business.

• Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.

• Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.

• Regards themselves as a high performer.

• Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Works well under pressure to meet client objectives.

• Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.

• Works well independently and in a team.

• Shares Monocles values

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