Graduate Project Coordinator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Comprehensive training

Exposure to diverse projects

Career progression opportunities

Supportive remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Project Coordinator to join remotely. The role supports Project Managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects across diverse initiatives, ideal for a recent graduate who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a virtual setting.

The successful candidate will assist with schedules, tracking progress, documenting meetings, and coordinating communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or related field is required.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Asana or Trello and collaboration tools like Slack or MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Track progress, identify risks, and report status updates.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.
• Facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Manage project documentation and ensure accessibility of information.
• Support the project manager in resource allocation and budget tracking.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the role

Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Graduate Project Coordinator to join their team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain valuable experience in project management across various initiatives. You will support project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects, ensuring they stay on track, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and thrives in a virtual collaborative environment, eager to learn and contribute to the successful delivery of diverse projects from anywhere.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and report on status updates.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.
• Facilitate communication among project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Manage project documentation, ensuring all project-related information is organized and accessible.
• Support the project manager in resource allocation and budget tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in using project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello) and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and task management.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive training in project coordination and management tools.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging projects and industries.
• Opportunities for career progression in project management.
• A supportive remote team culture focused on collaboration and achievement.