Junior Project Co-ordinator

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A global industry leader is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator in Cape Town. The role involves supporting daily project activities and managing timelines, budgets, and resources. Candidates should have 2-3 years of project coordination experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with project management tools. The position demands excellent communication abilities and meticulous attention to detail, as well as engagement with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on project coordination experience in related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale project delivery.
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Oversee civil works and commissioning phases.
• Act as main contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage timely delivery of materials and staff.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Proficient in project management tools

Strong leadership abilities

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Junior Project Co-ordinator required in Cape Town.

Do you have strong organisational skills and an interest in supporting projects in the construction or renewable energy sector?

Our client, a global industry leader based in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to assist with daily project activities, supporting cross‑functional teams with planning, documentation, scheduling, basic HSE tracking, on‑site logistics, and client handover.

This role seeks a hands‑on person, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, manufacturing‑focused environment.

Requirements:

• 2 – 3 years of hands‑on project coordination experience in the renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex, large‑scale projects on time and within scope
• Experience overseeing turnkey contracts and coordinating with multidisciplinary contractor teams
• Proficient in project management tools and software for planning, tracking, and reporting
• Skilled in interpreting technical drawings and collaborating effectively with engineering professionals
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities, with a focus on performance and accountability
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, results‑oriented approach

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets
• Oversee civil works, instrumentation, and commissioning phases
• Review and approve project plans, reports, and close‑out documents
• Act as the main contact for clients and stakeholders
• Attend client meetings and provide progress updates
• Coordinate with engineering, HSE, and procurement teams
• Ensure site readiness and validate pre‑installation requirements
• Manage timely delivery of materials, equipment, and staff
• Resolve on‑site issues and elevate when necessary
• Approve HSE files and lead project risk assessments
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure safety compliance
• Track progress through daily and weekly reporting
• Finalize close‑out and installation documentation
• Monitor budgets and flag cost variances early
• Approve timesheets, travel, and material requests
• Optimise crew scheduling and equipment use