Project Coordinator - Community Impact

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Work in social impact sector

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Project Coordinator to manage community impact projects in a fully remote setting. You will oversee planning, timelines, stakeholder communications, and documentation to ensure initiatives meet objectives on time and within scope.

Based in Gauteng, the role offers flexible remote work and opportunities to develop PM and non-profit leadership skills while contributing to social change across Benoni and beyond.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or similar PM role.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with non-profit sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of community impact projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, milestones, and resources.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Facilitate communication among teams, beneficiaries, and partners.
• Manage project documentation including reports and meeting minutes.
• Support budget tracking and resource management for projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

PM methodologies

Remote collaboration tools

Non-profit sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and motivated Project Coordinator to manage and support community impact projects within their remote operational framework. This role is critical for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of various initiatives aimed at creating positive social change. You will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing timelines, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring that projects meet their objectives on time and within scope. This fully remote position requires a proactive individual capable of driving projects forward independently, contributing to our significant work in communities around Benoni and beyond, leveraging technology to facilitate seamless collaboration across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and execution of community impact projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication among project teams, beneficiaries, and external partners.
• Manage project documentation, including reports, meeting minutes, and status updates.
• Ensure projects align with the organization's strategic goals and mission objectives.
• Assist in budget tracking and resource management for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or in a similar project management role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using project management software and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaunt effectively remotely.
• Experience working within the non-profit or charity sector is highly desirable.
• A commitment to driving positive social impact and community development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package for a remote role.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects contributing to community well-being in Gauteng .
• Professional development opportunities in project management and non-profit leadership.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and social change.