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Job Location drjobs

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and organized Junior Project Manager to support the planning execution and delivery of projects across various departments. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their project management career who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a structured fast-paced environment. Exposure to tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of project plans schedules and work breakdown structures
  • Monitor project timelines and milestones updating schedules as necessary

  • Coordinate project meetings document minutes and track action items

  • Support project tracking reporting and stakeholder communications

  • Help identify risks and dependencies escalating issues when needed

  • Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to PMO processes and templates

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth project execution

  • Maintain alignment with scope budget and time objectives under the guidance of a senior project manager

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Diploma or Degree in Project Management Business Administration Engineering or a related field

Experience:

  • 2 years in a project support coordination or assistant project management role

  • Exposure to Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools

  • Prior experience in structured project environments (e.g. construction IT engineering infrastructure) is advantageous

  • Internship or entry-level project management training is a plus

Skills & Competencies

  • Basic understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall or Agile)

  • Familiarity with project scheduling and resource planning concepts

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

  • Comfortable working with MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint)

  • Willingness to learn and grow within a project delivery environment

  • Ability to follow direction manage tasks and collaborate with diverse teams



    Nice to Have
  • Exposure to PMO practices or formal project management certifications (e.g. CAPMPRINCE2 Foundation)
  • Experience preparing Gantt charts and progress reports

  • Understanding of risk and issue management principles

Employment Type

Full Time

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