Graduate Trainee Project Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Comprehensive training program

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Experience across diverse projects

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a highly organized Graduate Trainee Project Manager to support multiple initiatives remotely. You will assist senior project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects while developing essential skills across the project lifecycle.

This role offers remote work, mentorship, and formal training to build leadership potential, communication abilities, and proactive task management in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and identify risks or issues.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems.
• Support the implementation of project management best practices across the organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking highly organized and driven Graduate Trainee Project Managers to join their team, supporting various initiatives across the organization. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to develop essential project management skills without the need for a physical commute. You will assist senior project managers in planning, executing, and closing projects, gaining exposure to project lifecycles, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource allocation. We are looking for individuals with strong leadership potential, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to managing tasks and timelines in a virtual environment. This role is based in Randburg , operating remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and identify potential risks or issues.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting systems.
• Support the implementation of project management best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with performance reviews.
• Comprehensive training in project management methodologies and tools.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience managing diverse projects.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.