Trainee Project Coordinator Apprenticeship

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured apprenticeship program with

Competitive trainee salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is offering a Trainee Project Coordinator Apprenticeship designed to introduce you to project management. You will support project managers with planning, execution, and monitoring across departments in a corporate Gauteng environment, with hybrid work balancing office collaboration and remote flexibility.

The program develops administrative, scheduling, and stakeholder communication skills, including basic project tracking and reports.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate; prefer tertiary study in business administration.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings and documentation.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, and resource records.
• Facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports and presentation materials.
• Learn and use project management software tools and methodologies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking organized and proactive individuals for a Trainee Project Coordinator Apprenticeship in Sandton . This role offers a comprehensive introduction to project management, involving support for project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring projects across various departments. You will gain experience in administrative tasks, scheduling, stakeholder communication, and basic project tracking, working in a hybrid model that balances office collaboration with remote flexibility. This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring project coordinators to develop essential skills in a professional corporate environment within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings and preparing documentation.
• Assist in tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Help maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation records.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Prepare project status reports and presentation materials.
• Learn and utilize project management software tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Matric certificate, with a preference for tertiary education or courses in business administration or management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule, attending office meetings as required in Sandton .

Benefits

• Structured apprenticeship program with exposure to project management.
• Competitive trainee salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Mentorship from experienced project management professionals.
• Opportunities for professional development and potential career advancement.