Project Coordinator

Communicate Ct; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage schedules and assist in projects within cutting-edge R&D initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a planning role in a technical environment, with a diploma or degree in engineering preferred. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth into management positions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a planning role from a technical environment.
• Experience in manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Detail-oriented with a desire for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and track project progress.
• Coordinate tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support workflows and align teams with business objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Coordination

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Administrative Experience

Trello

Asana

MS Projects

MS Planner

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Certificate in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Take your next big career step and join an innovative company to shape forward-thinking engineering and development initiatives. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge R&D projects in the built environment. Ideal for a detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to meaningful real-world impact and grow towards future leadership positions.

Support the execution of projects by managing schedules, tracking progress and maintaining accurate project documentation.

Coordinate and liaise with team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and deadlines are met.

Assist in monitoring workflows and maintaining alignment between technical teams and business objectives.

Contribute to process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives within projects.

Develop new skills and grow into more responsibilities leading to future management role.

Skills & Experience :

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a planning role from a technical environment (Project manager / coordinator Technician engineer etc.)

Experience in manufacturing or R&D environment.

Strong ability with project management software such as Trello, Asana, MS Projects, MS Planner etc.

Qualification :

Diploma or Degree in Engineering.

Certificate or diploma in project management is advantageous.

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact LEBOHANG TITOTI on quoting the Ref : CTE027245.

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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