Junior Aviation Project Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Junior Aviation Project Manager to support senior PMs through project planning, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. The role offers hands-on experience across aviation projects and a pathway to grow in the aviation PM field.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and 1–3 years of coordination experience, with familiarity in Waterfall/Agile and MS Office tools. A hybrid work model is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business admin, engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of project coordination or PM support in aviation preferred.
• Knowledge of Waterfall or Agile methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.
• Willingness to learn and grow in aviation PM.
• Familiarity with aviation operations and regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior PMs in planning, execution, and monitoring of aviation projects.
• Help develop project plans: scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, maintenance, operations.
• Track progress, identify risks, support mitigation strategies.
• Maintain meeting minutes, status reports, change logs.
• Facilitate communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Support procurement and vendor relationships.
• Ensure projects meet time, budget, and quality targets.
• Contribute to lessons learned in project review meetings.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management/Business Admin/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic player in the aviation services sector, is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Junior Aviation Project Manager to join their team in **Benoni, Gauteng**. This role is ideal for an emerging professional eager to gain hands-on experience in managing aviation-related projects from conception through to completion. You will support senior project managers, assist in project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. The position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a foundational understanding of project management principles within the aviation context of **Gauteng**. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in project management within the exciting and rapidly evolving aviation industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of aviation projects.
• Help develop project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and tasks among cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, and operations.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and change logs.
• Facilitate communication between project team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Support the procurement of necessary resources and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Participate in project review meetings and contribute to lessons learned sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination or project management support, preferably within the aviation industry.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the aviation project management field.
• Familiarity with aviation operations and regulations is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive entry-level salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement fund options. This role provides invaluable on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced project managers, paving the way for career growth. The hybrid work model offers a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility. Join our team in **Benoni** and embark on a promising career journey in aviation project management.