Junior Project Manager

Webwiser; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital e-commerce marketing agency in South Africa seeks a Junior Project Manager to coordinate and deliver digital projects. This entry-level role offers exposure to various teams and a supportive environment for professional growth. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for digital marketing.

Benefits

Hybrid working options based in Somerset West

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for professional growth and training

Exposure to leading e-commerce brands

Access to modern tools for efficient project delivery

Regular team engagements and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination or junior project management role.
• Exposure to digital marketing and creative workflows.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage internal project timelines and task assignments.
• Support tracking project progress and flag bottlenecks.
• Liaise with creative, media, and strategy teams for alignment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Project Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

Tools

ClickUp

Asana

Trello

Job description

About WBWR

WBWR is a dynamic digital e-commerce marketing agency dedicated to helping brands grow through data-driven strategies, innovative creative, and performance marketing. We partner with bold businesses ready to scale, offering cutting-edge digital solutions with measurable results. Based in Somerset West, our team thrives in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth.

We’re passionate about creating impactful digital experiences that drive results—and we’re looking for a Junior Project Manager to help make that happen.

Job Overview

As aJunior Project Managerat WBWR, you’ll play a critical role in coordinating and delivering digital projects across our marketing, strategy, creative, and media teams. You’ll be the glue that holds timelines, tasks, and teams together—ensuring smooth execution and outstanding outcomes for our clients.

You’ll report to the Senior Project Manager and work closely with key stakeholders to manage workflows, solve problems proactively, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their project management career who is eager to grow in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working optionsbased in our Somerset West office

• Asupportive and innovative team culturewhere your ideas are valued

• Opportunities forprofessional growth, training, and career progression

• Exposure toleading e-commerce brandsand performance-driven campaigns

• Access to modern tools and platforms for efficient project delivery

• Regular team engagements, wellness benefits, and a dynamic office vibe

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Project Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

• 1–2 years of experience in a project coordination or junior project management role (agency experience preferred)

• Exposure to or understanding of digital marketing, creative workflows, or e-commerce operations

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and written skills

• Familiarity with project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Trello, or similar

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment

• Comfortable working across teams and taking initiative when challenges arise

• Curious, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for learning

• Enthusiasm for digital, marketing, and delivering client success

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage internal project timelines and task assignments

• Support the Senior Project Manager in tracking project progress and flagging bottlenecks

• Assist with project documentation, meeting notes, and status updates

• Liaise with creative, media, and strategy teams to ensure alignment and momentum

• Help manage scope, schedules, and deliverables across multiple projects

• Facilitate clear communication between internal teams and client-facing roles

• Support quality assurance processes and ensure final outputs meet expectations

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration