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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
PMAdmin - Project Management Administrator 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
765  PMAdmin - Project Management Administrator 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
PMSA - Project Management South Africa  Reregistered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 06147/25  2025-03-20  2030-03-19 


DESCRIPTION:
Many individuals enter the project management world in administrative and support roles, either servicing individual projects or within project management offices.
In addition, a growing number of courses and certifications have been developed to better equip project administrators with the skills to support projects within organisations across industries. Numerous job titles exist that are related to the work performed within project administration. These include project controller and project support officer, as well as the following aliases: cost controller, estimator, procurement coordinator, project scheduler, document controller, project team member.
Through this designation, successful candidates can set themselves apart from general administration and forge a career with critical skills specific to the project environment. Typical candidates are those who are working as administrators, interns or in similar support functions as per the aliases above, in project-based organisations. It is the responsibility of the members to regularly update their profile with accurate and current information, including required documents. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
NQF level 4 qualification in project support or Any NQF 4 or higher in any field relevant to their workplace experience. 
Experiential Learning or Experience
One (1) year or more experience in a project environment. 
Competency Assessment
Assessment of portfolio of evidence. 
Designation RPL Statement
This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
RETAINING CRITERIA
In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Code of Conduct
Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
PMSA to supply the information to SAQA. 
Fees
Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY
(The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.)

Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
1765PMAdmin - Project Management Administrator
2505PM - Project Manager
3506Sr.PM - Senior Project Manager
4507Pr.PM - Professional Project Manager


PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.projectmanagement.org.za