Junior Project Manager

WBWR; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

WBWR seeks a Junior Project Manager to support digital projects across marketing, strategy, creative, and media teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of related experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers hybrid working options and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Supportive team culture

Professional growth opportunities

Access to modern tools for project delivery

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a project coordination or junior project management role.
• Exposure to digital marketing, creative workflows, or e-commerce operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage internal project timelines and task assignments.
• Support the Senior Project Manager in tracking project progress.
• Assist with project documentation and communications.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Project Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

Tools

ClickUp

Asana

Trello

Job description

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Job Overview

• As a Junior Project Manager at WBWR, you’ll play a critical role in coordinating and delivering digital projects across our marketing, strategy, creative, and media teams.
• You’ll be the glue that holds timelines, tasks, and teams together—ensuring smooth execution and outstanding outcomes for our clients.
• You’ll report to the Senior Project Manager and work closely with key stakeholders to manage workflows, solve problems proactively, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their project management career who is eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working options based in our Somerset West office
• A supportive and innovative team culture where your ideas are valued
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career progression
• Exposure to leading e-commerce brands and performance-driven campaigns
• Access to modern tools and platforms for efficient project delivery
• Regular team engagements, wellness benefits, and a dynamic office vibe

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Project Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience in a project coordination or junior project management role (agency experience preferred)
• Exposure to or understanding of digital marketing, creative workflows, or e-commerce operations

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and written skills
• Familiarity with project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Trello, or similar
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment
• Comfortable working across teams and taking initiative when challenges arise
• Curious, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for learning
• Enthusiasm for digital, marketing, and delivering client success

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage internal project timelines and task assignments
• Support the Senior Project Manager in tracking project progress and flagging bottlenecks
• Assist with project documentation, meeting notes, and status updates
• Liaise with creative, media, and strategy teams to ensure alignment and momentum
• Help manage scope, schedules, and deliverables across multiple projects
• Facilitate clear communication between internal teams and client-facing roles
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure final outputs meet expectations
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration