Junior Project Manager

Surgo; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgo is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager for a six-month assignment in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on project coordination, planning, monitoring and reporting to ensure scope, budget, quality and timelines are met.

You will work with internal stakeholders, contractors, and other parties across the project lifecycle. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field; a PM certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Management, Management, or a related field.
• A project management-related certification or qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure actions and deliverables are completed on time.
• Monitor expenditure and help keep projects within approved scope and budget.
• Track progress against timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare status reports and progress updates for stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication among project team members, contractors, clients, and management.
• Identify risks, delays and roadblocks and escalate as needed.
• Maintain project documentation including minutes, action logs, and plans.
• Support contractor management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with close-out activities and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, specifications and organisational requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management

PM certification (advantageous)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Agile platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to provide project coordination and project management support for a period of six (6) months. The successful candidate will assist with the planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of projects, ensuring activities are delivered within approved scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and other relevant parties throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure agreed actions and deliverables are completed within required timelines.
• Monitor project expenditure and assist in ensuring projects remain within approved scope and budget.
• Track project progress against agreed timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare project status reports, progress updates, and other project-related reporting.
• Facilitate communication between project team members, contractors, clients, internal stakeholders, and senior management.
• Identify project risks, delays, and roadblocks, escalating issues where necessary.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, action logs, project plans, and progress reports.
• Support contractor management activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation through to final handover.
• Assist with project close-out activities and handover documentation.
• Ensure projects and contractors comply with applicable legislation, regulations, project specifications, and organisational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, Business Management, Management, or a related field.
• A project management-related certification or qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in project management, junior project management, or project coordination.
• Experience coordinating projects from initiation, monitoring and control through to handover and close-out.
• Experience working with contractors and multiple stakeholders will be advantageous.
• Exposure to built environment, facilities, construction, or infrastructure projects will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong project administration, tracking, and reporting skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Agile platforms, or similar systems.
• Ability to maintain project schedules, trackers, action logs, and project documentation.
• Ability to compile clear and accurate project progress and status reports.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative ability.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and competing deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder and contractor coordination skills.
• Sound problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a broader project team.
• Professionalism, accountability, and a results-driven mindset.

Salary: Market related

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Surgo (Pty) Ltd is an Employment Equity (EE) committed employer and encourages applications from people with disabilities and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will remain on our database for future opportunities unless you request otherwise.