Remote Junior Project Coordinator — PM & Operations

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Hands-on experience in projectcoord</n

Contract extension potential

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team environment

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly organized Junior Project Coordinator for a fully remote role supporting the operations team. This entry-level position offers exposure to planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple projects in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates are graduates with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, eager to learn project management practices and contribute to operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote interaction.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with project management software (Asana, Trello, Monday.com) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• High-speed internet connection and a dedicated remote workspace are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Help develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Track project progress and identify potential risks or issues.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports and meeting minutes.
• Organize and schedule project meetings, both internal and external.
• Support the coordination of operational tasks and activities.
• Assist in managing project budgets and tracking expenditures.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and company standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Remote work productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

MS Office

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly organized Junior Project Coordinator for a fully remote role supporting the operations team. This entry-level position offers exposure to planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple projects in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates are graduates with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, eager to learn project management practices and contribute to operational efficiency.