Project Coordinator

Talent Fox SA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Fox SA is seeking a highly organised Projects Coordinator for rigging and industrial projects based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. You will coordinate administrative, operational and financial aspects, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and costs are monitored accurately.

Strong Excel skills and experience in project cost control are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. The role requires coordinating procurement, supplier quotations, purchase orders, invoicing and

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Coordination or Project Administration.
• Experience in rigging, transport, engineering, construction or industrial projects is highly advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking sheets and financial reports.
• Experience with project cost control, expense tracking and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage administrative requirements of ongoing rigging and industrial projects.
• Maintain accurate project tracking sheets, monitor costs and expenditures.
• Track project expenses and subcontractor costs; identify financial risks.
• Prepare monthly project reports for management.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate staff and subcontractor inductions; manage procurement needs.
• Prepare, issue and track purchase orders; ensure cost control.
• Liaise with Finance to allocate expenses and verify supplier invoices.
• Reconcile monthly project income against expenses; monitor forecasts.

Skills

Project coordination

Excel

Cost control

Budget tracking

Vendor management

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Excel

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: PROJECTS COORDINATOR – RIGGING & INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary: R15 000 – R17 000 per month (slightly negotiable based on experience)

An established company within the transport, rigging and industrial services industry is looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented and experienced Projects Coordinator to join its Durban team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the administrative, operational and financial aspects of projects, ensuring resources are allocated effectively, project costs are accurately monitored and all documentation, deadlines and compliance requirements are met.

This role is ideal for someone with strong project administration, cost control, supplier coordination and advanced Excel skills, who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the administrative requirements of ongoing rigging and industrial projects.
• Maintain accurate project tracking sheets, monitoring costs, expenditure and operational activities.
• Track project expenses, subcontractor costs and potential financial risks.
• Prepare and compile monthly project reports for management.
• Maintain project schedules and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Source and liaise with contract staff and subcontractors before project commencement.
• Coordinate contract staff inductions and ensure relevant documentation is completed.
• Obtain supplier quotations and coordinate procurement requirements.
• Prepare, issue and track purchase orders (POs), ensuring accurate records and cost control.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure correct allocation of project expenses.
• Verify supplier invoices and assist with invoice approvals.
• Reconcile monthly project income against expenses, identifying discrepancies and potential cost overruns.
• Maintain accurate project forecasts, quotation registers and subcontractor records.
• Coordinate project enquiries and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Support senior management with general project administration, reporting and operational coordination.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Coordination or Project Administration.
• Previous experience within rigging, transport, engineering, construction or industrial project environments would be highly advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, including experience maintaining tracking sheets and financial reports.
• Proven experience in project cost control, expense tracking and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing and managing purchase orders, supplier quotations and invoices.
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Own reliable vehicle required.