It Project Coordinator

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic IT-focused Project Administrator to join their vibrant PMO team. In this role, you will support project managers by providing guidance on project management processes, tools, and techniques. You'll coordinate meetings, maintain project documentation, and ensure smooth project execution. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in project management while working in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about technology and project management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT project administration or related experience.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and venues for projects as per methodologies.
• Maintain project documentation and communication plans.
• Act as a central point of contact for project stakeholders.

Skills

IT project administration

Project management methodologies

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Invoice and billing processes

Working under pressure

Education

Matric

IT certification

Project Management certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

We’re on the search for a dynamic, multitasking IT focused Project Administrator to join our lively PMO team.

You will be exposed to working in the areas of providing support and guidance on project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques to Project Managers and their teams.

What you’ll need to apply?

• Min Matric, working towards an IT or Project Management certification preferred
• 2+ years of IT project administration or related experience
• Experience in the project development life-cycle and typical problems associated with the implementation of technology projects
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of project management applications and associated reporting systems
• Strong verbal, written, presentation and customer service skills required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, for the purpose of dealing with users and vendors
• Basic understanding of Invoice and billing processes
• Ability to work under pressure
• Basic understanding of working with 3rd party vendors

A day in your life?

• Create reference documentation used to manage the project and support preparation of project documentation (including business cases and procurement documentation)
• Coordinate meetings and venues for approved and prioritised projects in accordance with the Mr Price’s project management methodologies and procedures
• Keep projects up to date on the Project Management tool
• Organise and minute meetings, organise travel arrangements and place purchase orders for project related activities
• To develop and maintain the governance calendar that informs project activities
• Act on occasion as an Assistant Project Manager on projects, taking responsibility for predefined tasks
• Communications and stakeholders
• Maintain a communications plan, and take responsibility for communication initiatives, assessing the impact and value to ensure continuous improvement
• To build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and arrange stakeholder/user engagement events
• Act as a central point of contact on projects and ensure smooth running of the projects under the PMO
• To maintain and update programme, project and resource plans
• Assist the Project Manager with updates to the Project schedules
• Maintain an accessible central repository for risk logs, change control and lessons learnt
• Working with the team to report on project health by monitoring financial information, comparing actual progress against baseline forecasts
• Ensure compliance of the project with business compliance issues
• Support will include: the use of project management software, the development, production and maintenance of plans (including time, resource, cost and exception plans), the tracking and reporting of progress and performance of projects, and the maintenance of project information.
• Administration of invoicing
• Assist with Project Management Office meetings and reporting.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.