EDGE Graduate Programme – Assistant Project Manager (On-site)

Consilio LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Consilio EDGE Graduate Programme in Cape Town offers ambitious graduates hands-on experience managing complex projects, working with global clients, and developing the skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced international environment. Taking place in February 2027 at our Cape Town offices in Harrington Street.

This role provides hands-on exposure to project management, technology, business operations, and legal services, with opportunities to grow within a leading global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Curious, collaborative and growth-minded candidate with strong communication skills.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced, global team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end coordination and oversight of multiple eDiscovery matters.
• Serve as a key point of contact for assigned projects and stakeholders.
• Support clients and internal teams with data collections, processing workflows, analytics, and production deliverables.
• Create and maintain project schedules, timelines, dependencies, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards across project deliverables.
• Coordinate project communications to ensure effective information sharing and delivery.
• Develop expertise in Consilio's review platforms and proprietary technologies.
• Assist with forecasting, tracking, and managing project budgets and timelines.
• Successfully manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Generate and distribute reporting metrics, project updates, and key performance indicators.
• Build strong client relationships through a collaborative and consultative approach.

Skills

Curious mindset

Lifelong learner

Collaborative spirit

Strong communicator

Growth oriented

Cultural fit

Education

MBA

LLB

BCom degree

Prince2

Project Management Diploma

Job description

Overview

Launch Your Career with a Global Leader

Are you a high-performing graduate looking to build a career in project management, technology, and client delivery?

Consilio's EDGE Graduate Programme offers ambitious graduates the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience managing complex projects, working with global clients, and developing the skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced international environment. Taking place in February 2027 at our Cape Town offices in Harrington Street.

This is more than just a graduate programme. It is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors at the intersection of project management, technology, business operations, and legal services.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager role is responsible for supporting the management, coordination, and delivery of eDiscovery projects for clients across the globe.

This position involves managing multiple projects of varying complexity while working closely with clients, attorneys, technical specialists, and internal stakeholders. Successful candidates will develop strong project management capabilities while contributing to the delivery of high-quality client solutions in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

The Role: What You'll Do -

Project Management & Delivery:

• Provide end-to-end coordination and oversight of multiple eDiscovery matters.
• Serve as a key point of contact for assigned projects and stakeholders.
• Support clients and internal teams with data collections, processing workflows, analytics, and production deliverables.
• Create and maintain project schedules, timelines, dependencies, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards across project deliverables.
• Coordinate project communications to ensure effective information sharing and delivery.
• Develop expertise in Consilio's review platforms and proprietary technologies.
• Assist with forecasting, tracking, and managing project budgets and timelines.
• Successfully manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Generate and distribute reporting metrics, project updates, and key performance indicators.
• Build strong client relationships through a collaborative and consultative approach.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

At the heart of our team is a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. We're looking for final-year students and recent graduates who are eager to learn, develop professionally, and contribute meaningfully to a high-performing global team.

• Curious Mindset - You ask thoughtful questions, seek to understand the bigger picture, and are excited by new challenges and opportunities to learn.
• Lifelong Learner - You embrace continuous development and actively look for opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Collaborative Spirit - You thrive in team environments and understand the importance of working together to achieve shared goals.
• Strong Communicator - You communicate confidently and clearly, both verbally and in writing, and can adapt your communication style to different audiences.
• Growth-Oriented – You welcome feedback, demonstrate resilience, and see challenges as opportunities for growth.
• Cultural Fit - You align with our values and are excited to contribute to a workplace that prioritises integrity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (MBA, LLB, BCom Degree, Prince2, Project Management Diploma or similar qualification)
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required.
• Strong teamwork, client service, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be based in Cape Town.

Consilio’s True North Values

Client Experience

We listen for the “why,” clearly define success, maintain accountability, and go the extra distance to create moments that matter.

Collaboration

We treat everyone with respect, welcome diverse views, and partner across geographies, generations, and teams, rallying around final decisions.

Innovation

We are always curious. We challenge the status quo, experiment to fail forward, and build for the future.

Grit

We focus on what matters. We work with passion and persistence, think like an owner, and deliver results we’re proud of.

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.