Junior Project Manager - Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hybrid work model

Career development

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Benoni, Gauteng is seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Project Manager to join a growing team. This entry-level role offers training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse projects while supporting senior PMs across the project lifecycle.

You will gain experience managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations in a hybrid work setup, with clear career progression in project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in planning and executing projects.
• Help define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project team members and assign tasks.
• Facilitate project meetings and document meeting minutes and action items.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Assist in budget tracking and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure it is up-to-date.
• Support in the closure of projects and post-project reviews.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Team player

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Benoni, Gauteng is seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Project Manager to join a growing team. This entry-level role offers training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse projects while supporting senior PMs across the project lifecycle.

You will gain experience managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations in a hybrid work setup, with clear career progression in project management.