Telecommunications Project Coordinator

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Telecommunications Project Coordinator to support project teams across telecom initiatives. You will coordinate tasks, maintain documentation, track milestones, and liaise with vendors and clients in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate has a relevant project management qualification and at least 3 years in project coordination, preferably in IT or telecom, with strong organization and communication skills for fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Relevant project management, business administration, or related field qualification.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination or administration, preferably telecom/IT.
• Proficient in project management software and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Experience in stakeholder communication is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning, executing, and monitoring telecommunications projects.
• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation including plans, reports, and minutes.
• Track milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Prepare project status updates and reports for management.
• Manage project-related correspondence and information flow.
• Assist with budget tracking and invoice processing.
• Identify and elevate potential risks and issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure adherence to PM processes and quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Project management / related qualification

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic telecommunications company, is seeking an organized and proactive Telecommunications Project Coordinator to support project teams in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth execution of various telecommunications projects, from initiation through to completion. You will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing documentation, tracking progress, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience in project support within a technical environment. This is a great opportunity to develop your project management career in the vibrant tech and academic hub of Stellenbosch.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning, executing, and monitoring telecommunications projects.
• Coordinate project tasks, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring timely completion.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Prepare project status updates and reports for management.
• Manage project-related correspondence and information flow.
• Assist with budget tracking and invoice processing.
• Identify and elevate potential project risks and issues to the Project Manager.
• Ensure adherence to project management processes and quality standards.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project coordination or administration, preferably in the telecommunications or IT sector.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) and standard office applications (MS Office Suite).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience in stakeholder communication and management is beneficial.
• Familiarity with telecommunications terminology and project lifecycles is an advantage.

Benefits

This hybrid role offers a competitive annual salary of up to ZAR, depending on experience.

• Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and a retirement fund.
• Employees benefit from a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and exposure to exciting projects within the growing telecommunications industry.

This position is based in beautiful Stellenbosch, Western Cape , offering a fantastic work-life balance.