Graduate Project Coordinator - IT

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive on-the-job training

Mentorship from experienced IT project

CAPM certification opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Project Coordinator for their Mahikeng-based IT department. This entry-level role supports project managers in planning, execution, and closing IT initiatives with hybrid work options. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a clear career path in project management.

The role focuses on coordinating timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications across technology projects, with opportunities for professional certifications and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field
• Interest in IT project management and technology
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Based in Mahikeng or willing to relocate for hybrid work

Responsibilities

• Assist IT project managers in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Support schedule creation and maintenance.
• Track progress, identify risks, report status.
• Coordinate meetings, distribute minutes and action items.
• Manage project documentation.
• Facilitate communication between teams, stakeholders, vendors.
• Assist in resource allocation and management.
• Support QA and testing phases.
• Help resolve issues and roadblocks.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Office 365

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a technology solutions provider in Mahikeng, North West, is actively seeking a motivated Graduate Project Coordinator to join their dynamic IT department. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals with a passion for technology and a knack for organization. You will provide crucial support to IT project managers, assisting with planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of IT projects. This role offers a hybrid work model, combining office-based collaboration with remote flexibility. Our client is dedicated to fostering the growth of its employees, offering comprehensive training, mentorship, and a clear career path within project management. You will gain invaluable experience in managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication for technology initiatives. We are looking for proactive individuals who can effectively manage tasks and contribute to the successful delivery of IT projects. This role is key to ensuring our client's projects are completed on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist IT project managers in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Support the creation and maintenance of project schedules and plans.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and report on status updates.
• Coordinate project team meetings and distribute minutes and action items.
• Manage project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and closing documents.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Assist in resource allocation and management for project tasks.
• Support the quality assurance and testing phases of projects.
• Help identify and resolve project issues and roadblocks.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A strong interest in IT project management and technology.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Mahikeng, North West for hybrid work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive on-the-job training in IT project management best practices.
• Mentorship from experienced IT project managers.
• Exposure to a variety of IT projects and technologies.
• Competitive starting salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional certifications (e.g., CAPM).
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.