Junior Project Manager/Engineer

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contribution

Market-related salary

Job summary

Perfect Placement Recruitment seeks a Junior Project Manager/Engineer in Centurion to provide essential administrative and operational support to the Business Development function, ensuring smooth day-to-day proposals, compliance, logistics, and events.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of admin or operations experience, a Bachelor’s degree, strong MS Office skills, and a structured, detail‑oriented approach with a readiness to grow in a technical BD environment.

Qualifications

• 85.00% matric average
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, operations, or business support role; defence or technical industry experience advantageous but not required
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and compilation of proposals, tenders, quotations, and capability statements under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager/Engineer
• Maintain and update compliance documentation files, ensuring all certifications, registrations, and regulatory documents are current and correctly filed
• Coordinate logistics for trade shows and events, including booking, material preparation, shipping, accommodation, and travel arrangements
• Support the on-site execution of exhibitions and client events, including stand-up, and coordination of materials
• Prepare and format pricing and quotation documentation as directed by senior team members
• Manage correspondence, meeting scheduling, and general administrative tasks for the BD team
• Maintain document version control and filing systems for all BD support materials
• Handle procurement of materials, branded items, and supplies required for BD activities

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Learning mindset

Communication

Discretion

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Jnr Project Manager/ Engineer

Location: Centurion (Gautgeng)

Salary: Market related + 50% contribution to medical aid

Vacancy Type: Ful time

Qualification / Experience:

• 85.00% matric average
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, operations, or business support role (defence or technical industry experience advantageous but not required)
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Key Responsibilities:

The Junior Project Manager/Engineer provides essential administrative and operational support to the Business Development function, ensuring smooth day-to-day execution of proposals, compliance, logistics, and event activities. This is a structured, process-driven role suited to a detail-oriented individual looking to grow within a technical Business Development environment.

• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and compilation of proposals, tenders, quotations, and capability statements under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager/Engineer;
• Maintain and update compliance documentation files, ensuring all certifications, registrations, and regulatory documents are current and correctly filed;
• Coordinate logistics for trade shows and events, including booking, material preparation, shipping, accommodation, and travel arrangements;
• Support the on-site execution of exhibitions and client events, including stand-up, and coordination of materials;
• Prepare and format pricing and quotation documentation as directed by senior team members;
• Manage correspondence, meeting scheduling, and general administrative tasks for the BD team;
• Maintain document version control and filing systems for all BD support materials;
• Handle procurement of materials, branded items, and supplies required for BD activities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Organised and methodical approach to work;
• Proactive and reliable execution of tasks;
• Eagerness to learn in a technical commercial environment;
• Strong communication and team collaboration;
• Discretion when handling sensitive or confidential documentation;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• High attention to detail with strong written communication skills.