Education and Transformation : Technical Project Coordinator

Fempower; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage accreditation and monitoring processes in Johannesburg. This role involves developing business processes, stakeholder management, and providing vital administrative support to enhance the transformation within the auditing profession. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in project management fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar project management role.
• Knowledge in compliance standards and quality assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate professional body accreditation processes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and provide administrative support.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Communication

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Certification in Project Management or Quality Assurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position, reporting to the Professional Manager : Accreditation and Monitoring, is responsible for coordinating and administering professional body accreditation and monitoring. The role involves developing business processes for the ET Department, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing administrative support. The incumbent will contribute to the transformation and capacity building within the auditing profession by ensuring effective management of accreditation and monitoring processes.

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Accreditation and Monitoring Coordination

• Assist in establishing effective management processes for new accreditation applications.
• Ensure annual monitoring processes are valid, reliable, and effectively reported.
• Manage invoicing related to accreditation and monitoring.
• Assist in updating the accreditation model.
• Perform external validation activities for the monitoring of Accredited Professional bodies (APBs).

Report Preparation

• Draft and provide input into reports for accreditation and monitoring processes.

Business Process Development

• Assist in creation and updating detailed models of business processes in relation to the monitoring and accreditation processes.
• Assist in the implementation of IT systems to support accreditation and monitoring business processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage and respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders (ET, Registry, RAs, etc.).

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to ET Professional Managers.
• Support special projects and audits during peak periods or staff shortages.
• Participate in various ET transformation initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. , Education, or a technical field relevant to accreditation and quality assurance).
• Certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP, CAPM) or Quality Assurance (e.g. Certified Quality Improvement Associate) is preferred and beneficial for understanding structured project frameworks and quality standards.

Knowledge and Previous Work Experience

The following competencies are required :

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar project management role
• Knowledge and experience in compliance standards and quality assurance frameworks, ideally in education or a regulated industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in learning and development.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience in learning and development
• Research and report writing skills
• Innovation and creativity
• Experience with a professional body (advantageous).

ATTRIBUTES

• Integrity and objectivity
• Initiative and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to interact across all levels of the organisation
• Deadline and results-driven
• Team player with a proactive approval

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