Remote Project Coordinator

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Exposure to diverse projects

Professional development in project mg

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a diligent Remote Project Coordinator to support Project Managers with administrative tasks, track progress, and ensure clear communication across teams and stakeholders. You will help maintain documentation, calendars, and status reports to keep projects on track.

This fully remote role suits an organized individual comfortable working virtually from anywhere, with flexible hours and exposure to diverse projects in Welkom and beyond within the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or in a similar administrative role.
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track milestones and deliverables, report progress, and identify roadblocks.
• Facilitate virtual meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and action items follow-up.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports and change requests in a centralized system.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Provide administrative support to the project management team as needed.

Skills

Remote work experience

Excellent organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and proactive Remote Project Coordinator to provide essential support for various projects managed by their organization. This fully remote position involves assisting Project Managers with administrative tasks, tracking project progress, and ensuring smooth communication among team members and stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in the successful execution of projects by maintaining organized documentation and facilitating timely updates. This role is ideal for an organized individual who thrives in a virtual setting and is eager to support project success from anywhere, contributing to initiatives originating from or related to Welkom .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and budgets.


• Track project milestones and deliverables, reporting on progress and identifying potential roadblocks.


• Facilitate virtual meetings, prepare agendas, distribute minutes, and follow up on action items.


• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk logs, and change requests, in a centralized system.


• Communicate effectively with project team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure alignment and timely information flow.


• Provide administrative support to the project management team as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or in a similar administrative support role, with a strong preference for remote work experience.


• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello).


• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, crucial for remote interaction.


• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities in a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and potential for performance-based incentives.


• Flexible working hours and the freedom of a remote work setup.


• Exposure to a variety of exciting projects and industries.


• Opportunities for professional development and upskilling in project management.


• A supportive and inclusive virtual team culture that values collaboration.