Remote Graduate Project Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work stipend

Comprehensive training & mentorship

Professional development and growth

Global project exposure

Flexible remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Graduate Project Assistant to join a globally recognized technology consultancy. This entry-level role focuses on admin support, documentation, and coordinating project activities from a remote setting, with opportunities to learn project management tools and methodologies.

You will contribute to diverse tech projects, gain hands-on PM experience across time zones, and benefit from mentoring, training, and a remote-first work environment designed for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Project Managers.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including plans and schedules.
• Track progress, milestones, and deadlines and flag deviations.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes.
• Facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Manage project data and digital filing systems.
• Assist in onboarding new project team members.
• Support risk and issue tracking and resolution.
• Contribute to post-project reviews and lessons learned.
• Utilize project management software effectively.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Remote work ability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/IT or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized technology consultancy, is actively seeking a motivated and organized Remote Graduate Project Assistant to join their distributed team. This fully remote position offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to immerse themselves in project management within the tech industry, contributing to a variety of exciting projects from the comfort of their own home. You will be responsible for providing crucial administrative and operational support to project managers, ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget. This role demands excellent organizational skills, proactive communication, and a keen ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. As a Remote Graduate Project Assistant , you will gain hands-on experience with project management tools and methodologies, working with diverse teams across different time zones. We are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, remote-first work environment. This is a perfect stepping stone for anyone aspiring to a career in project management in the technology sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Project Managers.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Help track project progress, milestones, and deadlines, flagging any deviations.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and record minutes.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Manage project-related data and maintain organized digital filing systems.
• Support the onboarding process for new project team members.
• Assist in risk and issue tracking and resolution.
• Contribute to post-project reviews and lessons learned documentation.
• Utilize project management software and tools effectively.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, IT, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.
• A strong desire to learn about project management and technology.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaborative spirit.
• Stable internet connection and a dedicated home office setup.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful technology projects.
• Comprehensive training in project management methodologies.
• Professional development and mentorship from experienced managers.
• Flexibility and autonomy afforded by a remote work arrangement.
• Exposure to a global team and cutting-edge technologies.
• Clear pathways for career advancement within the company.