Trainee Project Manager — Hybrid, Growth Path

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Diverse projects

Mentorship

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking dynamic and organized graduates to join its Project Management team in a hybrid role blending office collaboration with remote work.

You will gain practical experience in project planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, supporting senior project managers on diverse initiatives. This is an ideal entry point to develop essential skills and contribute to impactful projects within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Honours degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Proactive and eager-to-learn attitude, with a keen interest in project execution in Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project managers in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate communication among project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Prepare project status reports and conduct post-project evaluations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Honours degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking dynamic and organized graduates to join its Project Management team in a hybrid role blending office collaboration with remote work.

You will gain practical experience in project planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, supporting senior project managers on diverse initiatives. This is an ideal entry point to develop essential skills and contribute to impactful projects within a supportive environment.