Junior Project Manager - Supply Chain

Pty; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent supply chain company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Project Manager to assist in supply chain projects. The candidate will support planning, coordination, and delivery while collaborating with senior managers and teams. This contract role offers a hybrid work schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote work. Ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, particularly within supply chain or retail environments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager role.
• Exposure to supply chain or retail environments is essential.
• Experience supporting SAP or ERP-related projects will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of supply chain projects.
• Coordinate project activities across warehousing, logistics, and supply chain teams.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and status updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Relevant qualification in Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or IT

Project Management certification (Prince2 Foundation, CAPM, or similar)

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Junior Project Manager – Supply Chain

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 12/15/2025

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to support supply chain–related projects within a large-scale transformation environment. The successful candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects across warehousing, distribution, and supply chain operations, working closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams. Contract role, hybrid 4 days in office and 1 day working from homr.

This role is ideal for a developing project manager looking to gain exposure within a complex retail and SAP-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of supply chain projects
• Assist with project schedules, milestones, and dependency tracking
• Coordinate project activities across warehousing, logistics, and supply chain teams
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and status updates
• Track risks, issues, and actions, escalating where required
• Support UAT coordination, cutover activities, and deployment planning
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project communications
• Work closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and third-party partners
• Ensure project governance, documentation, and compliance standards are followed
• Basic understanding of Project Management principles
• Exposure to Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, or Retail operations
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with tools such as Jira, MS Project, or similar is advantageous

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager role
• Exposure to supply chain or retail environments is essential
• Experience supporting SAP or ERP-related projects will be advantageous
• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or IT
• Project Management certification (Prince2 Foundation, CAPM, or similar) is beneficial