Junior Project Manager

Rock Engineering Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg seeks a Project Support Technician to assist in the planning and coordination of mechanical and electrical projects. Your role involves preparing technical documentation, tracking project milestones, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and relevant internship experience. Competitive package and opportunities for travel to project sites are offered.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years’ experience in a technical or project support role (internships or WIL programs included).
• Willingness to travel to project sites if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical/electrical project activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, progress reports, and project updates.
• Track project milestones and deliverables; escalate delays or issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic engineering principles

Project management tools

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical/electrical project activities
• Support the management of timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Prepare technical documentation, progress reports, and project updates
• Participate in client and contractor meetings; record minutes and action items
• Track project milestones and deliverables; escalate delays or issues
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and quality standards
• Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, and subcontractors

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years’ experience in a technical or project support role (internships or WIL programs included)
• Understanding of basic engineering principles and project lifecycles
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with project tools (e.g., MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Willingness to travel to project sites if required