Junior Project Coordinator

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Access to project management training

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to support the project management office. You will assist project managers with planning, documentation, scheduling, and monitoring to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.

This entry-level role offers hybrid work and hands-on exposure to diverse projects, ideal for recent graduates eager to learn. The position emphasizes strong organization, clear communication, and collaboration with stakeholders, with training provided

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software is a plus; training will be provided.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment balancing remote tasks with in-office responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings and maintaining project documentation.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring all parties are informed of progress.
• Assist in resource allocation and budget monitoring for assigned projects.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Help identify and mitigate project risks and issues as they arise.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and motivated Junior Project Coordinator to support their project management office. This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to gain practical experience in managing diverse projects, from initiation through to completion. You will assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. This position offers a blend of remote work flexibility and in-office collaboration in Port Elizabeth , allowing for both focused individual work and strong team integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings and maintaining project documentation.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring all parties are informed of progress.
• Assist in resource allocation and budget monitoring for assigned projects.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Help identify and mitigate project risks and issues as they arise.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software is a plus, but training will be provided.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, balancing remote tasks with in-office responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for salary reviews.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to project management training and certifications.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on professional growth.