Junior Project Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Marketing Assistant

Stipend: R8200.00

Location: Moreleta Park (PTA)

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Project Coordinator. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to gain practical experience in project coordination within a technical or engineering environment. You will assist the Project Management team in planning, organising, and tracking projects, while learning the fundamentals of project execution, stakeholder communication, and administration.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Support:

• Assist in developing and updating project plans and schedules.
• Help coordinate project activities and meetings.
• Take minutes during project meetings and distribute to relevant stakeholders.
• Support in gathering and organising project documentation.

• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Support with project-related reports, tracking progress, and updating spreadsheets.
• Help track procurement orders and deliveries with guidance from senior staff. Stakeholder Communication:
• Assist in communicating with internal teams, suppliers, and service providers.
• Help coordinate logistics such as site visits, transport, and material tracking. Learning and Development:
• Gain hands-on experience in project lifecycle stages.
• Observe and support senior staff in managing risks and compliance requirements.
• Learn and apply basic SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) principles on site and in planning.

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have previously participated in the YES Programme.
• National Diploma or Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; OR
  Minimum National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.