Project Coordinator

Clicks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Project Coordinator for its IT department in Cape Town. This role involves supporting the Project Management Office by managing documentation, tracking project progress, and assisting project managers. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. Familiarity with project management tools and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a PMO or project support role.
• Understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project documentation and track progress.
• Prepare PMO reports and dashboards.
• Manage project governance documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project portfolio management tools

Job description

Listing reference: click_020937

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 August 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: IT-Project Management

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

We are looking to recruit an Project Coordinator to work within the Information Technology department of Clicks Group Services. The role will be based at Clicks Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the PMO Manager.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The ProjectCoordinator is responsible for supporting the Project Management Office by maintaining documentation, tracking project progress, managing reporting, and ensuring adherence to established project management standards. This role provides administrative and coordination support to project managers and the broader PMO team to ensure smooth project execution and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project documentation, templates, and registers.
• Support scheduling of meetings, workshops, and project review sessions.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines across programs.
• Prepare and distribute regular PMO reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Manage project governance documentation such as charters, risk registers, and issue logs.
• Ensure compliance with project methodology, templates, and standards.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of project resources.
• Support the maintenance of the project portfolio management tool (e.g., MS Project, PPM, etc).
• Assist in budget tracking, timesheet management, and procurement processes.
• Liaise with internal departments and external vendors as required.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a PMO or project support role.
• Understanding of project management methodologies
• Experience with project portfolio management tools and MS Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of document control and reporting standards.
  
  

Key Skills And Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
  
  

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in retail, and/or technology environments.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Confluence.