Project Coordinator

An excellent Project Coordinator opportunity has become available at a well-regarded organisation in Pretoria, Gauteng.

You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise and take on new challenges. The company fosters a positive culture where effort and initiative are recognised. Qualified candidates are encouraged to get their applications in early.

Normal working hours apply, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage project changes through a formal change control process, assessing impact on scope, schedule, and budget before approval.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve objectives, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholder groups.
• Conduct project closure activities including lessons learned sessions, final reporting, and handover of deliverables to operations.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, maintaining registers and implementing mitigation and contingency plans.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications