Graduate Project Coordinator — Hybrid R&D in Agriculture

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Hybrid work arrangement

Exposure to agricultural R&D projects

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.