Graduate Trainee - Project Management Office (PMO)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Comprehensive PM training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized Graduate Trainee to join the PMO in Soweto. You will learn the fundamentals of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting, while supporting the PMO to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget.

You will gain exposure to a variety of projects, receive comprehensive training in project management tools and techniques, and benefit from mentorship from experienced project managers within a dynamic Gauteng environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/administration/IT or related field.
• Interest in project management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to the PMO and project teams.
• Help manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support the organization and execution of project meetings.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO processes and templates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Administration, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Graduate Trainee to join their Project Management Office (PMO) in Soweto . This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn the fundamentals of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting. You will support the PMO team in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This position is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in project management within a dynamic and supportive environment in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to the PMO and project teams.
• Help manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support the organization and execution of project meetings.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO processes and templates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• An interest in project management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training in project management tools and techniques.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across different business units.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers.
• Career development opportunities within the PMO and project management field in Soweto .