Junior Project Coordinator (Primavera P6 Experience Required)

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Johannesburg is looking for a proactive Junior Project Coordinator to assist in planning, execution, and delivery of projects. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in project support and is familiar with tools like Primavera P6. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a structured environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a project support or coordination role is preferred.
• Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall or Agile).
• Familiarity with project scheduling and resource planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project timelines and milestones, updating schedules.
• Coordinate project meetings and document minutes.
• Help identify risks and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

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