Junior Project Coordinator (Primavera P6 Experience Required)

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Junior Project Manager to support project planning and execution across various departments. Ideal for those at the start of their project management career, this role promises hands-on experience in a structured environment, with opportunities to learn project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a project support, coordination, or assistant project management role.
• Prior experience in structured project environments is advantageous.
• Internship or entry-level project management training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project timelines and milestones, updating schedules as necessary.
• Coordinate project meetings, document minutes, and track action items.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

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

Skills & Competencies

• 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