JOB TITLE

 

PROJECT COORDINATOR

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

IT

SALARY

ATTRACTIVE

JOB LOCATION

SOUTH AFRICA

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Assist in developing detailed project plans, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, and milestones.
  • Collaborate with project managers to allocate resources effectively and track dependencies.
  • Ensure all project activities align with overall program goals and donor expectations.

Coordination & Execution

  • Coordinate daily operational activities across multiple teams to ensure project deliverables are met.
  • Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth workflow.
  • Monitor project tasks and follow up on pending items to prevent delays.

Monitoring & Reporting

  • Maintain up-to-date project documentation, including action logs, status reports, and risk registers.
  • Track project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and timelines.
  • Prepare regular progress reports for project managers, donors, and other stakeholders.

Risk & Issue Management

  • Identify potential risks and obstacles that may impact project delivery.
  • Collaborate with the project team to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
  • Escalate unresolved issues promptly to management for decision-making.

Budgeting & Resource Support

  • Assist in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
  • Support procurement processes, including sourcing vendors, managing contracts, and tracking payments.
  • Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of human, technical, and financial resources.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • Serve as a point of contact for project-related communications with internal teams and external partners.
  • Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and review sessions.
  • Ensure timely dissemination of information, updates, and reports to relevant stakeholders.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Ensure project outputs meet quality standards and comply with donor or organizational requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and evidence of project activities.
  • Promote adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Management

  • Identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions to enhance project performance.
  • Contribute to lessons learned, best practices, and project handover documentation.
  • Support capacity-building initiatives for project teams through training and guidance.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 2–3 years of experience in project coordination, preferably within ICT, development, or donor-funded projects
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality and deadlines

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.