Qualifications and Experience
- Degree/Diploma in commerce, project management, IT or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years project coordination experience in a multi-stakeholder project environment.
- Knowledge of the different project methodologies.
- Valid South African drivers’ licence.
Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Team-management and leadership skills.
- Documentation management and ability to use project management tools.
- Attention to details even under pressure.
- Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Project Risk Management.
- Microsoft Office Project Skills.
- Strong computer literacy skills (PowerPoint; Excel; MS Word; Outlook and Internet Explorer).
- Excellent business level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter, outcomes-oriented, and keen problem-solver.
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability, and maturity.
Responsibilities
- Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary.
- Evaluate potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions.
- Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information.
- Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track.
- Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored.
- Direct project correspondences by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails.
- Communicate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
- Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.