Junior Project Coordinator

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Certification opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Junior Project Coordinator to support the project management team in Benoni, Gauteng. You will assist with administrative tasks, scheduling, documentation, and communication to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role offers training, mentorship, and exposure to the infrastructure sector, with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in project management.
• Previous internship or administrative experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.
• Coordinate project schedules, meetings, and logistics.
• Maintain project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and action logs.
• Communicate project updates and information to team members and stakeholders.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Assist in managing project budgets and processing invoices.
• Help identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support the procurement process for project resources.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Internship advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

A dynamic and expanding infrastructure development firm is seeking a highly organized and driven Junior Project Coordinator to support their project management team in Benoni, Gauteng . This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with strong organizational skills and an interest in project management to gain practical experience in a fast-paced environment. You will play a crucial role in assisting project managers with administrative tasks, scheduling, documentation, and communication to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Our client is dedicated to fostering talent and offers extensive training and mentorship to help you grow your career in project coordination within the infrastructure sector. You'll be an integral part of ensuring project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities.
• Coordinate project schedules, meetings, and logistics.
• Maintain project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and action logs.
• Communicate project updates and information to team members and stakeholders.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
• Assist in managing project budgets and processing invoices.
• Help identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support the procurement process for project resources.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and project requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive attitude and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in project management.
• Previous internship or administrative experience is an advantage.
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Benoni, Gauteng .

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and opportunities for professional development and certification. You will gain invaluable experience in project management within the exciting infrastructure sector, working on diverse projects with a supportive team. Our client provides a structured training program and a clear career path for advancement within project management in Benoni, Gauteng . Join a company that is committed to excellence and invests in its employees' growth and success.