Junior Project Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mentorship program

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Project Manager to support senior managers on multiple projects. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting, while developing your career in project management.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in business-related fields and are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and well-organized with strong communication. Competitive entry-level salary, plus training and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles/methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Support project managers in coordinating project activities and resources.
• Track project progress and prepare status reports for stakeholders.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure action items are tracked and completed.
• Identify and escalate project risks and issues to senior project managers.

Skills

Project management basics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Junior Project Manager to join their growing team in Klerksdorp . This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in project management, supporting senior managers on various projects. You will gain hands‑on experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possesses strong organizational skills to contribute effectively to project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Support project managers in coordinating project activities and resources.
• Track project progress and assist in preparing status reports for stakeholders.
• Facilitate team meetings and ensure action items are tracked and completed.
• Help identify and escape project risks and issues to senior project managers.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary package.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship program.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the project management field in Klerksdorp .
• A supportive team environment that encourages professional growth.