Energy Project Coordinator – Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Graduate Project Coordinator to support a PMO in the energy sector, with emphasis on planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering mentorship and growth into project management careers.

You will work with project managers and engineers, ensuring schedules, budgets, and governance align with project goals while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic Richards Bay environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Foundational understanding of project management principles.
• Ability to work well in teams and independently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to project management tools.
• Exposure to project coordination or administrative support is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in developing project plans and schedules.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Track project progress and identify potential risks or issues.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes and status reports.
• Assist in resource allocation and management.
• Support the procurement process for project-related goods and services.
• Help organize project meetings and workshops.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies and company policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint)

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Graduate Project Coordinator to support a PMO in the energy sector, with emphasis on planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering mentorship and growth into project management careers.

You will work with project managers and engineers, ensuring schedules, budgets, and governance align with project goals while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic Richards Bay environment.