Education and Transformation: Technical Project Coordinator

Tafadzwa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tafadzwa seeks an Education and Transformation: Technical Project Coordinator to manage accreditation and monitoring activities for professional bodies. You will develop processes, support IT system implementation, and coordinate stakeholder engagement within the ET department.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a related project management setting, knowledge of compliance standards, and strong reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Accounting, Education, or technical field related to accreditation and quality assurance).
• Project Management certification (PMP or CAPM) or Quality Assurance certification preferred.
• Professional Accountant membership (SAIPA/ACCA/SAICA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer accreditation and monitoring processes for professional bodies.
• Develop and update business process models for ET Department.
• Manage stakeholder relationships (ET, Registry, RAs, etc.).
• Prepare and draft reports for accreditation and monitoring activities.
• Provide admin support to ET Professional Managers and assist transformation initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Reporting & Documentation

IT Systems Implementation

Microsoft Office

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP or CAPM

Professional Accountant membership

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an Education and Transformation: Technical Project Coordinator to report to the Professional Manager: Accreditation and Monitoring. The incumbent will be 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 also contribute to the transformation and capacity building within the auditing profession by ensuring effective management of accreditation and monitoring processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Accounting, 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.
• Professional Accountant membership (e.g. SAIPA, ACCA, SAICA etc.)

Knowledge and Previous Work Experience

• 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
• Project Management expertise
• Experience in learning and development
• Research and report writing skills
• Innovation and creativity
• Experience with a professional body (advantageous).