Project Coordinator

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to manage a large-scale hardware rollout and an OS upgrade initiative. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in IT project coordination, with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. This role focuses on project logistics within a dynamic consulting environment and involves oversight of the deployment processes and managing communication with technical teams.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in IT project coordination or mid-level project management ideally within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale hardware rollouts or system upgrade projects.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the deployment of new hardware and migration to an upgraded OS.
• Manage project timelines, dependencies, and resources for smooth rollout execution.
• Prepare and deliver clear project reports and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Our client a leading consulting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to manage a large-scale hardware rollout and operating system (OS) upgrade initiative. This role focuses on structured coordination stakeholder engagement and delivery management rather than complex enterprise-wide transformation projects. It is well-suited to a professional who enjoys managing detail-oriented project logistics within a dynamic consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the deployment of new hardware and migration to an upgraded operating system (OS).
• Manage project timelines dependencies and resources to ensure smooth rollout execution.
• Maintain and update detailed records such as user lists appointment schedules and asset registers.
• Collaborate with technical teams asset management and change management to ensure effective communication and seamless handovers.
• Track progress identify risks or delays and proactively drive issue resolution to keep the project on schedule.
• Prepare and deliver clear project reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Support post-rollout activities and ensure minimal disruption to end users and business operations.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in IT project coordination or mid-level project management ideally within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale hardware rollouts or system upgrade projects.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and project tracking tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet or Jira).
• Excellent communication coordination and documentation skills.
• Proactive hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Required Skills

5 years of experience in IT project coordination or mid-level project management ideally within a consulting or professional services environment. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale hardware rollouts or system upgrade projects. Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and project tracking tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet or Jira). Excellent communication coordination and documentation skills. Proactive hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Project Management,Sharepoint,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Administrative Experience,Project Coordination

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1