Project Coordinator

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Centurion seeks a Project Coordinator to assist project managers in organizing ongoing projects. Responsibilities include defining and maintaining construction projects, providing technical advice, and ensuring deadlines are met. Candidates must have a relevant degree/diploma and 8-10 years of experience in a construction environment. The role requires strong project management skills and knowledge of building regulations. This position offers an opportunity to participate in significant building developments.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years relevant experience in a building and construction environment.
• 5 to 6 years proven competence-based track record at project management level on building projects.
• Knowledge of standard cost and financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, develop, construct and maintain building projects.
• Complete projects in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide technical advice on building and construction matters.
• Maintain a database of all relevant buildings.
• Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Project management methods

Knowledge of Building and Construction regulations

General administration processes

Risk assessment

Financial accounting

Education

Relevant degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying/Project management/Facility Management

Technical Trade Test Certificate

Job description

Description

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to assist our project managers in organising our ongoing projects. This task involves monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organising and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner.

Your Responsibilities Will Include the Following:

• Define, design, develop, construct and maintain a range of building and construction projects.
• Complete and deliver building and construction projects in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provide technical advice on building and construction related matters.
• Research innovative and cost-effective methods of maintaining and constructing buildings in compliance with legislation.
• Plan, execute and control building projects.
• Create and maintain a database of all relevant buildings, including building and site plans as well as building measurements.
• Responsible for the planned and preventative maintenance for all relevant buildings.
• Responsible for administrative related functions concerning applications for zoning, certificate of competence and special consent requirements.
• Scrutinize project scope of work (SOW), project plan and bill of quantity for all related projects.
• Prepare, coordinate and administer projects for tender process.
• Control and manage the procurement of related materials, equipment and services for related projects.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the department.
• Report on operational activities for the province as well as assist in preparation of budgets and cost analysis and controls.
• Advice the department on amendments and/or new building and construction regulations.

Requirements

• Relevant degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying/Project management/Facility Management/Building & Construction management.
• Technical Trade Test Certificate.
• 8 to 10 years relevant experience in a building and construction environment.
• 5 to 6 years proven competence-based track record at project management level on building projects.
• Maintenance and construction design, managing capital projects, tenders, risk assessment, planning and installation in mechanical and electrical fields.
• Project management methods, strategies, principles, processes procedures and tactics.
• Knowledge of Building and Construction regulations, SANS, SABS, OHS Act, National Environmental Management Act.
• Knowledge of standard cost and financial accounting.
• General administration processes, SLA and contracts management.
• Scope of Work (SOW) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ).