Project Coordinator - Community Programs

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Training opportunities

Community impact

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Project Coordinator to support community-focused initiatives in Polokwane. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work to ensure efficient project delivery for the charity sector.

You will coordinate activities with program managers and stakeholders, maintain documentation, and monitor progress to achieve impactful outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 1-2 years of project coordination or administration experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Assist in planning, execution, and monitoring of community outreach and support programs.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and prepare progress reports.
• Identify and resolve project-related issues, escalating when necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Written & verbal communication

Familiar with PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant contributor to the charity and voluntary sector , is seeking a diligent Project Coordinator to support their community-focused initiatives in Polokwane . This hybrid role is essential for the smooth execution of various projects aimed at community development and support. You will work collaboratively with program managers and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. This position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, blending in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work to achieve impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project completion.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of community outreach and support programs.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, records, and prepare progress reports.
• Identify and resolve project-related issues, escalating when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 1-2 years of experience in project coordination or administration, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills , with the ability to multitask.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Be part of a dedicated team making a difference in the community.
• Gain valuable experience in program delivery within the charity and voluntary sector .