Junior Project Coordinator - Hybrid (Benoni)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Structured training in project tools

Exposure to diverse projects

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship from experienced PMs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking organized and proactive Graduate Trainee Project Assistants to support project management teams. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in coordination, planning and execution across initiatives, working closely with project managers, tracking progress, managing documentation, and ensuring clear stakeholder communication in a hybrid setting.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn the

Qualifications

• A recent degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies and principles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Project, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling project activities and milestones.
• Help manage project documentation, including reports, plans, and correspondence.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and report status updates.
• Coordinate meetings and facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Support the project manager in resource allocation and budget tracking.
• Maintain project management databases and filing systems with accuracy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking organized and proactive Graduate Trainee Project Assistants to support project management teams. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in coordination, planning and execution across initiatives, working closely with project managers, tracking progress, managing documentation, and ensuring clear stakeholder communication in a hybrid setting.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn the