Project Coordinator

To conduct project closure activities and develop and manage detailed project schedules using project management software, a company in Somerset West, Western Cape is seeking a Project Coordinator.

The company supports further study and professional development where relevant. The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.

• Manage relationships with project stakeholders including clients, sponsors, team members, and vendors, ensuring clear communication.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders and develop comprehensive project charters and plans.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Manage project changes through a formal change control process, assessing impact on scope, schedule, and budget before approval.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using project management software, identifying critical path activities and tracking progress.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, maintaining registers and implementing mitigation and contingency plans.
• Conduct project closure activities including lessons learned sessions, final reporting, and handover of deliverables to operations.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills to motivate and direct cross-functional project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with ability to make sound judgements under pressure.
• Strong financial acumen including experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting for projects.
• Strong understanding of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies with ability to apply the appropriate approach.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• A recognised project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or CAPM from an accredited certification body.