Project Assistant

Project Assistant, Johannesburg Office

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Project Assistant at ICON, you will provide essential support to project teams by handling administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and ensure the smooth execution of project activities.

What You Will Do:

You will take responsibility for documentation deliverables and applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting project managers and team members with day-to-day project tasks, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Coordinating project-related activities and ensuring that timelines and milestones are met.
• Maintaining project documentation, including filing, tracking, and updating project records and databases.
• Communicating with cross-functional teams to support collaboration and ensure the efficient flow of information.
• Assisting with preparing project reports, presentations, and other materials as needed to support project progress.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant organisational skills and documentation experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field is preferred, though relevant experience in an administrative or project support role is acceptable.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative approach to working in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with project management tools is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to supporting successful project outcomes.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

About Us

ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients’ lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide. You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.