Junior Project Manager

Savageone Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital and telecommunications company in South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager to assist in planning and executing projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in project coordination, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools such as Jira and Trello. This role offers excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination or management.
• Experience within the digital or telecommunications industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor project performance and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support Senior Project Manager in scope management.
• Prepare and distribute regular project status updates.

Skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in project management tools

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with agile methodologies

Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, IT, Telecommunications

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Job Specification

Junior Project Manager

Industry Focus

Digital and Telecommunications

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the digital and telecommunications space.

The ideal candidate will assist in planning, executing, and finalizing projects while ensuring all deliverables are met on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow within a fast-paced and innovative industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress on project deliverables.
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Support the Senior Project Manager in managing project scope and changes effectively.
• Prepare and distribute regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Assist in resource allocation and tracking to optimize project efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and standards.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate meetings, document action points, and follow up on deliverables.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in digital and telecommunications.

Key Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Project Management, Business, IT, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in project coordination or management (experience within the digital or telecommunications industry is a plus).

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project).
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies is advantageous.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and workflows. High attention to detail and commitment to quality.