Project Coordinator - Community Development

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and supportive environment

Meaningful community development

Hands-on PM experience

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support community development initiatives, ensuring projects are planned, executed, and monitored effectively, with attention to scope, timeline, and outcomes.

You will collaborate with program managers, community members, and stakeholders to deliver on time and within scope, maintain documentation, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation, gaining hands-on experience in the social sector within a dynamic and supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or administration.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of community development challenges is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and development of project work plans and timelines.
• Coordinate project activities, including logistics and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to the project manager.
• Facilitate communication between teams, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Maintain project documentation and databases.
• Support monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management basics

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dedicated non-profit organization in Kimberley , is seeking a proactive and organized Project Coordinator to support their community development initiatives across the Northern Cape . This role is integral to the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of projects aimed at improving local livelihoods and well-being. You will work closely with program managers, community members, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an individual passionate about community upliftment to gain valuable experience in project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and development of project work plans and timelines.
• Coordinate project activities, including logistical arrangements and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the project manager.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and databases.
• Support the implementation of project monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Requirements

• Previous experience in project coordination or administration, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of community development challenges in the Northern Cape is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful community development projects in Kimberley .
• Gain hands-on experience in project management within the social sector.