Junior Project Manager – SSJPM

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking two Junior Project Managers in Durban, South Africa. Ideal candidates will have a degree and 1-3 years of project management experience. Responsibilities include tracking project progress, maintaining schedules, and participating in project meetings. A proactive attitude and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or diploma required.
• 1-3 years relevant experience preferred.
• Project management certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project meetings and monitor progress.
• Record and keep meeting proceedings.
• Update project plans as needed.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Track and report according to SLAs.

Skills

Detail-oriented project documentation

Proactive and eager to learn

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Team player

Education

3-year degree or equivalent diploma

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.