Graduate Project Assistant

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 89.000 - 156.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-the-job training

Hybrid work arrangement

Exposure to agricultural R&D projects

Collaborative team environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Project Assistant in Stellenbosch to support the project management office. You will assist in planning timelines, coordinating activities, and maintaining project records in a research and development setting.

The role suits a recent graduate with strong organization, attention to detail, and good communication. A hybrid work model offers flexibility between site work in Stellenbosch and remote tasks within a learning environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, requiring some presence in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
• Proactive approach and a desire to learn about project management.

Aufgaben

• Assist project managers in planning project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Support the coordination of project activities and ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Help in tracking project progress, identifying potential risks and issues.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence.
• Coordinate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Assist with the preparation of project presentations and reports.
• Manage project-related data and ensure accuracy of information.
• Support in scheduling meetings, workshops, and site visits.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (Science, Agriculture, Business Administration, or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role Our client, a renowned agricultural research and development company located in the picturesque town of **Stellenbosch, Western Cape**, is seeking an eager and well-organized Graduate Project Assistant to support their project management office. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a foundation in project coordination, research support, and administrative management within a scientific and innovative environment. You will work closely with senior project managers, assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of various research and development projects. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility between on-site collaboration and remote work. We are looking for individuals with excellent organizational skills, a keen interest in R&D, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and develop essential project management skills in a supportive academic and industry setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Support the coordination of project activities and ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Help in tracking project progress, identifying potential risks and issues.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence.
• Coordinate communication between project team members, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Assist with the preparation of project presentations and reports.
• Manage project-related data and ensure accuracy of information.
• Support in scheduling meetings, workshops, and site visits.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, requiring some presence in **Stellenbosch, Western Cape**.
• A proactive approach and a desire to learn about project management.
• Interest in agricultural research and development is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive part-time salary with potential for full-time engagement.
• On-the-job training in project management principles and practices.
• Exposure to innovative agricultural research and development projects.
• Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life integration.
• Opportunity to work in a renowned institution in the beautiful **Stellenbosch** region.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.