Graduate Project Coordinator

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentorship

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking proactive Graduate Project Coordinators to support the project management office in Port Elizabeth. This entry-level role offers practical experience in coordinating and managing projects across diverse business initiatives.

You will work with project managers, teams, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery within scope, developing strong organizational and communication skills in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to define project scope and objectives.
• Prepare project status reports and documentation.
• Help manage project-related documentation, ensuring it is current, complete, and stored properly.
• Identify and raise potential project risks and issues to the project manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for proactive and organized Graduate Project Coordinators to support their project management office in Port Elizabeth . This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to gain practical experience in project coordination and management across various business initiatives. You will work closely with project managers, teams, and stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. This role is perfect for individuals with excellent organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to learn the intricacies of project management in a dynamic business setting located in Port Elizabeth .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.


• Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.


• Liaise with clients and internal teams to define project scope and objectives.


• Prepare project status reports and documentation.


• Help manage project-related documentation, ensuring it is current, complete, and stored properly.


• Identify and raise potential project risks and issues to the project manager.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with opportunities for growth within project management.


• Practical experience in project coordination and management methodologies.


• Training and mentorship from experienced project managers.


• Medical aid and pension fund benefits.


• Be part of a dynamic team contributing to significant projects in Port Elizabeth .