Project Coordinator (Foundation)

Praxis Tech; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywoodbets in Durban is looking for a Project Support Coordinator to assist in planning, executing, and tracking various projects. The role requires collaboration with PMs, SPCs, and various departments to ensure project alignment and success.

Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in project support or administration, along with a valid driver’s license. A bachelor's degree in project management or a related field is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• 2–3 years in project support, administration, or coordination.
• Experience managing workstreams, reporting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support PMs and SPCs in planning, coordination, and execution of projects.
• Manage specific workstreams or components of larger projects.
• Lead delivery of small-scale projects under supervision.
• Ensure risks, budgets, and issues are tracked and escalated.
• Work closely with PMO, MEL, Ops, and Marketing to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate tasks with Project Administrators to maintain discipline.
• Liaise with local partners and communities to support project activities.
• Collect and submit project data accurately and on time.
• Support SPCs/PMs with MEL reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and version control.

Skills

Project Support & Delivery Skills

Collaboration & Coordination Skills

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Skills

Documentation & Governance Skills

Coaching & Professional Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Development Studies, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Project Support & Delivery Skills


• Collaboration & Coordination Skills


• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Skills


• Documentation & Governance Skills


• Coaching, Learning & Professional Development

Responsibilities

Project Support & Delivery

• Support PMs and SPCs in planning, coordination, and execution of projects.


• Manage specific workstreams or components of larger projects.


• Lead delivery of small-scale projects under supervision


• Ensure risks, budgets, and issues are tracked and escalated.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with PMO, MEL, Ops, and Marketing to ensure alignment.


• Coordinate tasks with Project Administrators to maintain discipline.


• Liaise with local partners and communities to support project activities.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Collect and submit project data accurately and on time.


• Support SPCs/PMs with MEL reporting requirements.


• Participate in learning sessions and apply lessons to workstreams.

Documentation & Governance

• Ensure compliance with templates, registers, and reporting standards.


• Maintain accurate project documentation and version control.


• Support preparation of stage-gate approval documents.

Coaching & Development

• Provide guidance to Project Administrators where applicable.


• Actively build own knowledge and skills in project management.


• Model Foundation’s values in teamwork and engagements.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license


• 2–3 years in project support, administration, or coordination


• Experience managing workstreams, reporting, and documentation

Advantageous

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Development Studies, Business, or related field


• CAPM (Certified associate in project management – PMI) or PRINCE2 Foundation (or equivalent short course)


• Exposure to project lifecycles and stakeholder engagement