Project Coordinator - Durbanville

PROJECT COORDINATOR Durbanville Western Cape

12 Month Contract Start Immediately!

R20000 - R24000 Per Month Negotiable on Qualification and Years of relevant experience

Our client, an established Waste Management concern, is in search of a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for implementing the project investment plans, analysing data to measure program effectiveness, and collaborating with various internal departments to ensure that the projects are implemented.

One will possess strong data management skills and be willing to play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth planning, monitoring, and completion of projects that focus on the collection and recycling of plastic packaging waste.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Coordination and Strategy

1. Support the development of comprehensive project plans including objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines for successful project implementation.
2. Contribute to the strategies aimed at increasing collection and recycling of plastic packaging waste with the aim of achieving the legislated targets.
3. Contribute to the coordination of collection and recycling projects, providing guidance, direction, and assistance to achieve project milestones and objectives.

Project Support

1. Develop and maintain a comprehensive data management system for tracking key metrics, particularly investment jobs and tonnes collected and recycled.
2. Analyse data to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
3. Generate regular reports on recycling performance for internal and external stakeholders.

Finance

1. Obtain data from Finance to set the targets for project delivery.
2. Ensure invoices are paid and documentation is correct.
3. Ensure that invested projects are initiated, reported, and paid.

Compliance

1. Facilitate the MOA setup with the legal and compliance team.
2. Monitor volume reports to track performance of collection and recycling projects.
3. Ensure partners adhere to the MOA and operating procedures are followed.
4. Conduct regular site visits to check on the physical appearance of equipment.
5. Initiate interventions to address nonperformance.

Partner Engagement:

1. Facilitate collection and recycling companies' funding applications, capturing information, and undertaking site visits.
2. Negotiate contracts and agreements with collection and recycling partners.

Reporting and Documentation

1. Support the preparation of regular progress reports, project documentation, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
2. Contribute to the documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and project outcomes to facilitate knowledge sharing and inform future initiatives.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience needed:

1. Project Management / Environmental / Waste Management tertiary qualification or equivalent qualification required.
2. Project Management related courses / certifications essential.
3. 3-4 Years experience in project coordination / administration within a similar role, preferably within the Waste Management and/or Recycling industry.
4. Must have experience in delivering on projects (initiation to project closure).
5. Proven efficiency on MS Excel is essential, as well as proficiency in MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
6. Ability to manage service providers and performance delivery.
7. Highly organised and proactive.
8. Must have a valid driver's licence and own vehicle.
9. Must be willing to travel locally.
10. Fluency in African and Afrikaans languages beneficial.

This position is in line with the company's EE policy.

To apply, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV to Lameez Dollie:

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Many thanks and kind regards.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, SharePoint, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Administrative Experience, Project Coordination.

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: R20000 - R24000