Junior Project Manager

Talent Shore; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A social enterprise organization is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support Government-funded education projects remotely. Key responsibilities include project coordination, partner communication, and reporting. The role requires strong organizational skills and experience in project coordination. Join a passionate team committed to global citizenship and educational empowerment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project coordination or administrative support role.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Experience in government-funded projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of funded projects.
• Provide clear responses to UK partner enquiries.
• Create and maintain monthly dashboard reports.
• Assist in planning new funding applications.
• Maintain internal systems and documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Airtable

Trello

Asana

Job description

Job Specification: Junior Project Manager – Grant Funding

We are a social enterprise that delivers ethical, overseas educational programmes for school and university students. We’re passionate about empowering young people to become global citizens through immersive travel that supports community development in low-income countries. All our programmes are carbon neutral and contribute directly to our charity, the FutureSense Foundation. Our trips are not holidays – they are purpose‑driven journeys that change lives for the students who gain confidence, leadership skills and global awareness, and for the communities we partner with, who benefit from long‑term support.

Through our Further Education (FE) team we work with a wide range of schools and colleges to assist them with accessing funding for their students to undertake short term overseas educational programmes. We provide full support throughout the application process and ongoing project management, ensuring students benefit from impactful and accessible global learning experiences.

Role Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Junior Project Manager to join our FE team remotely. This individual will work closely with the UK‑based Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of Government‑funded education projects. The role includes project coordination, partner communication, administrative support, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage a caseload of funded projects and build strong relationships with UK‑based partner schools and colleges
• Support administration of projects, including monthly reporting, payment tracking, and updates to project plans
• Assist in delivering project milestones in accordance with funding requirements

Partner Support & Communication

• Provide timely, clear, and professional responses to enquiries from UK partners
• Ensure a high standard of customer service across all interactions

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Create and maintain monthly dashboard reports tracking key project data and outcomes
• Support monitoring and evaluation to measure learning outcomes and programme impact
• Assist with the compilation of final reports for funders and stakeholders

Funding Application Support

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in planning and submitting new funding applications
• Stay informed on public funding opportunities and support research into new streams

Team & Operational Support

• Maintain internal systems and documentation to support team operations
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider team as needed

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a project coordination or administrative support role
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (fluent English required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and online collaboration tools
• Comfortable working independently in a remote role and taking initiative
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution‑focused mindset

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with government‑funded projects (e.g., UK’s Turing Scheme or similar)
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices
• Familiarity with education or non‑profit sectors
• Experience using CRMs or project management platforms (e.g. Airtable, Trello, Asana)

Personal Attributes

• Passion for education, global citizenship, and youth development
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented
• Able to work effectively across time zones and communicate clearly with UK‑based teams
• Adaptable, curious, and eager to learn and grow within the role

Benefits

• Location: Fully Remote
• UK Working Hours: 9 am - 5:30 pm
• Salary Range: TBC