Junior Project Manager – Ssjpm

Armstrong Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for 2 Junior Project Managers in Durban, South Africa. The ideal candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage project deliverables effectively. Responsibilities include maintaining project documentation, tracking progress, and adapting to changes. Applicants should hold a tertiary degree and have 1-3 years of relevant experience. This is an opportunity to work in a challenging and dynamic environment that promotes learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project meetings and monitor/report on project progress.
• Record and organize meeting proceedings for accessibility.
• Maintain and update project plans focusing on internal communication.
• Create and utilize detailed project schedules for tracking.
• Report according to service level agreements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Adaptability

Team player

Education

Tertiary 3-year degree or equivalent diploma

Project management accreditation/certification

Job description

Overview

Junior Project Manager x 2 The successful candidates will demonstrate a well-developed skillset and an ability to achieve project deliverables by working effectively with both internal resources and external stakeholders (as required).

This is a challenging, dynamic and demanding environment, and will suit individuals with the drive, energy and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all project meetings and assist with follow ups to monitor and report on project progress in a structured manner, drawing particular attention to deviations from the original project plan.
• Record and keep proceedings of each meeting and files systematically to ensure accessibility.
• Maintain and update project plans as needed (predominant internal communication focus).
• Create, maintain and utilise detailed project schedules, to ensure tracking of projects to contractual delivery.
• Tracking and reporting in line with SLA's.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with a focus on producing accurate and well-organized project documentation.
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work effectively under guidance.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a positive attitude toward changing project requirements.
• Team player with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to contributing to project success.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• A tertiary 3-year degree or equivalent diploma.
• Project management accreditation or certification an added advantage.
• Between 1- and 3-years relevant experience in a similar role.

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.

We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.