Graduate Project Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Exposure to diverse projects

Hands-on training in PM tools

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is offering a fully remote Graduate Project Manager internship designed to provide hands-on training across multiple business units. You will work under experienced project managers and gain exposure to project planning, execution, and monitoring in a practical setting.

You will develop organizational, analytical, and communication skills while learning common PM tools and software under supervision, contributing to real projects from day one.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in project management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Support the tracking of project progress, identifying potential delays or issues.
• Help coordinate meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Conduct research and gather data to support project decision-making and reporting.
• Learn and apply project management tools and software under supervision.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Project Manager to join their dynamic team in East London . This internship program is designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on experience in project management methodologies and practices across various business units. You will work under the guidance of experienced project managers, assisting with project planning, execution, and monitoring. This fully remote internship is perfect for individuals eager to launch their career in project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Support the tracking of project progress, identifying potential delays or issues.
• Help coordinate meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Conduct research and gather data to support project decision-making and reporting.
• Learn and apply project management tools and software under supervision.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in project management .
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management software is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid internship providing a competitive stipend.
• Valuable on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to diverse projects and business functions within a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to gain practical skills and build a foundation for a project management career.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and convenience.