Junior Project Manager

B5-F30C-4Fe8-8220-132530028B53; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Gauteng seeks a motivated Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of customized telecom solutions. Responsibilities include assisting in project planning, coordinating active tasks, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate has a valid project management certification and 2 years of experience in project coordination. The company offers a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a project management or coordination role.
• Familiarity with telecommunications or customized IT solution environments.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of small to medium-scale telecom projects.
• Coordinate project activities across teams and stakeholders.
• Track and report on project progress and risks.

Skills

Project Coordination

Customer Orientation

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Valid Project Management certification

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Jira

Sciforma

Job description

About our company

Adapt IT (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of Adapt IT Holdings Proprietary Limited and a market leader in developing specialised vertical market software and digitally‑led business solutions that assist clients across targeted industries to Achieve More by improving their customer experience, core business operations, business administration and enterprise resource planning.

Introduction

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of customized telecommunications solutions for our enterprise and carrier clients.

This role involves assisting in planning, coordinating and executing customer‑centric projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines and budgets.

The successful candidate will work closely with cross‑functional teams including sales, technical leads, support engineers, developers and customers to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the end‑to‑end delivery of small to medium‑scale telecom projects under the guidance of a senior project manager or delivery lead.
• Coordinate project activities across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of customized telecom solutions.
• Track and report on project progress, risks and issues using appropriate tools and templates.
• Ensure adherence to internal project governance, methodologies and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, schedules and resource allocations.
• Monitor project deliverables and timelines; escalated risks or delays as needed.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, workshops and customer engagements.
• Capture meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
• Support requirements gathering and scope definition in collaboration with technical leads and business analysts.
• Update and maintain project tracking tools such as Gantt charts, RAID logs and dashboards.
• Help ensure compliance with contractual deliverables, SLAs and customer expectations.
• Liaise with procurement, legal and finance teams for vendor onboarding and budget tracking.
• Contribute to post‑implementation reviews and lessons learned documentation.

Minimum requirements

• Valid Project Management certification (e.g., CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation).
• 2 years of experience in a project coordination, administration or junior project management role.
• Familiarity with telecommunications, software delivery or customized IT solution environments.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and lifecycle methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project tracking tools (Jira, Sciforma).

Desirable

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• Exposure to telecom technologies or value‑added service platforms.
• Experience working with cross‑functional technical teams and external clients.
• Knowledge of CRM or telecom billing platforms.

Core Competencies

• Project Support – Provides accurate and timely administrative and coordination support to projects.
• Time Management – Efficiently handles multiple tasks and priorities.
• Problem Solving – Identifies potential issues and proactively escalates or resolves them.
• Customer Orientation – Maintains focus on customer satisfaction and service quality.
• Communication – Shares information clearly and concisely with team members and stakeholders.
• Documentation – Maintains thorough records of meetings, project plans and action items.
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively within project teams and across departments.

Soft Skills Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Positive attitude and resilience in dynamic environments.
• Ability to stay organized and calm under pressure.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and follow through to completion.
• Adaptability and eagerness to work in a fast‑paced, evolving telecoms environment.

Values & Culture Fit

• Catalyst – We drive change and spark innovation.
• Care – Prioritizing people.
• Understanding and supporting each other’s perspectives.
• Unity – Promoting mutual respect, open communication and collective success.
• Customer First – Driving value for customers through collaboration and innovation.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty, fairness and transparency.
• Ex – Striving for high quality and continuous improvement.
• Accountability – Taking ownership and responsibility for outcomes.

Working Conditions

Must be flexible to support customer needs in different time zones if required. May be expected to travel occasionally for key customer meetings or team engagements. High‑paced, collaborative and cross‑functional environment. Hybrid working condition.