Junior Project Coordinator (Primavera P6 Experience Required)

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a proactive Junior Project Coordinator to support planning, scheduling, and delivery across departments. Exposure to Primavera P6 or MS Project is advantageous, with a focus on gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced PMO environment.

The role emphasizes organized, detail‑oriented individuals who can assist with plans, schedules, meetings, and reporting under guidance from a senior PM.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in a project support, coordination, or assistant PM role.
• Exposure to Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Experience in structured project environments is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of Waterfall or Agile PM methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining project plans, schedules, and WBS.
• Monitor timelines and milestones; update schedules as needed.
• Coordinate meetings, document minutes, and track actions.
• Support project tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Identify risks and dependencies; escalate issues.
• Ensure documentation aligns with PMO templates and processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Maintain alignment with scope, budget, and time under guidance.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Waterfall

Agile

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Degree in Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Gantt charts

Job description

Junior Project Coordinator (Primavera P6 Experience Required)

Job Openings Junior Project Coordinator (Primavera P6 Experience Required)

About the job Junior Project Coordinator (Primavera P6 Experience Required)

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and organized Junior Project Manager to support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across various departments. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their project management career who is eager to gain hands‑on experience in a structured, fast‑paced environment. Exposure to tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures

Monitor project timelines and milestones, updating schedules as necessary

Coordinate project meetings, document minutes, and track action items

Support project tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communications

Help identify risks and dependencies, escalating issues when needed

Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to PMO processes and templates

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth project execution

Maintain alignment with scope, budget, and time objectives under the guidance of a senior project manager

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

2+ years in a project support, coordination, or assistant project management role

Exposure to Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools

Prior experience in structured project environments (e.g., construction, IT, engineering, infrastructure) is advantageous

Internship or entry-level project management training is a plus

Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall or Agile)

Familiarity with project scheduling and resource planning concepts

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

Comfortable working with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Willingness to learn and grow within a project delivery environment

Ability to follow direction, manage tasks, and collaborate with diverse teams

Nice to Have

• Exposure to PMO practices or formal project management certifications (e.g., CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation)

Experience preparing Gantt charts and progress reports

Understanding of risk and issue management principles