Graduate Project Coordinator (Remote)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

PM training

Mentorship from PMs

Diverse projects

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking dynamic Graduate Project Coordinators to join their distributed teams in a fully remote capacity. You will support project managers from initiation to completion, ensuring projects stay on time and within scope.

This role suits organized, proactive individuals who want hands-on experience with planning, scheduling, risk logs, and stakeholder communication while learning project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a remote environment.
• A proactive mindset and a strong desire to learn project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.
• Help coordinate project schedules, resources, and team communications.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and risk logs.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and team members.
• Track project progress and identify potential roadblocks or issues.
• Support the implementation of project management best practices and tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management software

Remote work prioritization

Proactive mindset

Learning PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking dynamic Graduate Project Coordinators to join their distributed teams in a fully remote capacity. This role is ideal for organized, proactive individuals looking to gain experience in managing and supporting projects from initiation to completion. You will work closely with project managers and team members to ensure projects run smoothly, on time, and within scope, contributing to the successful delivery of key initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.
• Help coordinate project schedules, resources, and team communications.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and risk logs.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and team members.
• Track project progress and identify potential roadblocks or issues.
• Support the implementation of project management best practices and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a remote environment.
• A proactive mindset and a strong desire to learn project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with the flexibility of remote work.
• Extensive training in project management methodologies and tools.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers.
• Opportunity to contribute to diverse and impactful projects.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.