Project Coordinator

One Connect Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

One Connect Solutions in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator/PMO to support planning, scheduling, risk and governance across complex programmes. You will develop and monitor project plans, manage budgets, track milestones, and prepare weekly reports for management.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a Diploma/Degree in Project Administration or similar, and PMI-CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation is a plus. State-owned enterprise experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Project Administration/PM or equivalent.
• PMI-CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation; short courses in Excel Advanced, SharePoint Administration, Agile fundamentals are a plus.
• Minimum 3–5 years as a Project Coordinator or PMO Coordinator in a large enterprise.
• Preferred: Experience in State-Owned Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor project plans and schedules.
• Track project milestones, deliverables and deadlines.
• Monitor actual progress against approved project schedules.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks and potential impacts on project delivery.
• Support critical-path and schedule analysis.
• Coordinate project updates with Project Managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost baselines.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts and remaining project costs.
• Identify and investigate budget variances.
• Prepare cost forecasts and cash-flow projections.
• Support corrective actions to minimise cost overruns.
• Monitor changes, variations and their impact on project costs.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget tracking

Education

Diploma/Degree in Project Administration/PM or equivalent

Tools

Excel Advanced

SharePoint Administration

Agile fundamentals

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain and monitor project plans and schedules.
• Track project milestones, deliverables and deadlines.
• Monitor actual progress against approved project schedules.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks and potential impacts on project delivery.
• Support critical-path and schedule analysis.
• Coordinate project updates with Project Managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Cost & Budget Control
• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost baselines.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts and remaining project costs.
• Identify and investigate budget variances.
• Prepare cost forecasts and cash-flow projections.
• Support corrective actions to minimise cost overruns.
• Monitor changes, variations and their impact on project costs.

Project Reporting

• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly project reports.
• Develop project dashboards and management reports.
• Report on project progress, costs, schedule, risks and key performance indicators.
• Provide variance analysis and highlight areas requiring management attention.
• Maintain accurate project data and documentation.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and stakeholder

Risk & Change Management

• Maintain project risk and issue registers.
• Identify potential cost, schedule and resource risks.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor project changes and assess their impact on cost and schedule.
• Escalate significant risks, delays and deviations to the Project Manager.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure project control processes are consistently followed.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Support project governance and stage-gate requirements.
• Ensure project information is accurate, complete and available for audits and reviews.
• Assist with implementing project control procedures and standards.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Operations and other departments.
• Coordinate project information from various stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and provide relevant project control information.
• Track action items and follow up on outstanding deliverables.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum: Diploma/Degree in Project Administration/Project Management/Business Administration or equivalent.
• Preferred: PMI-CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation; short courses in Excel Advanced, SharePoint Administration, Agile fundamental
• Minimum: 3 – 5 years as a Project Coordinator or PMO Coordinator in a large enterprise.
• Preferred: Experience in State-Owned Enterprise