Remote Junior Project Coordinator - WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven and organized Remote Junior Project Coordinator to join our team. This fully remote, entry-level role focuses on supporting projects based in or near Mossel Bay, Western Cape, while enabling you to build a career in project management.

You will provide essential administrative and coordination support to project managers, ensuring smooth execution of projects across a distributed team, with training and tools provided for success.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Assist in tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain project management tools and databases with up-to-date information.
• Assist with resource allocation and budget tracking as directed by project managers.
• Identify and escalation potential project risks or issues.
• Organize and archive project-related documents.
• Support the onboarding process for new project team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent remote work

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field

Tools

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a driven and organized Remote Junior Project Coordinator to join their team, working remotely with primary focus on supporting projects based in or near Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This is a fully remote, entry-level position ideal for a meticulous and proactive individual looking to build a career in project management. You will provide essential administrative and coordination support to project managers, ensuring the smooth execution of projects. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive in a distributed team environment. As a remote-first organization, we provide all the necessary tools and support to ensure your success and integration into our culture, regardless of your location. This is an outstanding opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in project coordination within a dynamic company.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Assist in tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate communication among project team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain project management tools and databases with up-to-date information.
• Assist with resource allocation and budget tracking as directed by project managers.
• Identify and escalation potential project risks or issues.
• Organize and archive project-related documents.
• Support the onboarding process for new project team members.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate effectively remotely.
• A positive attitude and a strong desire to learn about project management.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, flexibility to work from anywhere, opportunities for professional development in project management, access to modern collaboration tools, and the chance to be part of an innovative and supportive global team.
• Contribute to impactful projects from the comfort of your home, with primary organizational ties to projects near Mossel Bay, Western Cape .