Junior Project Manager

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Mentorship from experienced project le

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is looking for a motivated Junior Project Manager to join the team and start a career in project management. You will support senior project managers in planning, execution, and monitoring across project phases.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possesses foundational project management skills, with a bachelor’s degree in a related field encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a project coordination or junior project management role.
• Foundational understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field; aspiring project managers with relevant coursework are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate project tasks, meetings, and resources to ensure timely progress.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and action item logs.
• Support the identification and tracking of project risks and issues.
• Help facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Junior Project Manager to join their team in Bloemfontein . This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in project management. You will support senior project managers in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, gaining hands-on experience across various project phases. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possesses strong foundational project management skills. You will play a key role in assisting with project documentation, coordinating tasks, and ensuring smooth project operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate project tasks, meetings, and resources to ensure timely progress.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and action item logs.
• Support the identification and tracking of project risks and issues.
• Help facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a project coordination or junior project management role.
• Foundational understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field; aspiring project managers with relevant coursework are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with opportunities for increments based on performance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Mentorship from experienced project managers and access to training programs.
• Exposure to a variety of projects within a supportive organisational culture.
• Hybrid work arrangement to promote work-life balance.