Junior Project Coordinator

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


Position Summary: The Junior Project Coordinator will support the planning, execution, and completion of all Ares Holdings projects. This role requires a strong foundation in project management principles, specifically PRINCE2 or PMI methodologies, and hands-on experience with either supply chain and business systems and/or integrations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, an excellent communicator, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities: Project Coordination:

  • Assist in the planning, initiation, and management of all Ares projects.
  • Coordinate project activities, resources, and information.
  • Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Stakeholder Communication:
  • Serve as a point of contact for project stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
  • Prepare and distribute regular project status reports.
Scheduling and Resource Management:
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
  • Assist in resource allocation and management.
  • Track project deliverables and ensure timely completion.
Risk and Issue Management:
  • Identify potential project risks and issues.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and report on project risks and issues.
Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure projects adhere to quality standards.
  • Assist in the preparation and execution of project testing and validation.
  • Conduct post-project evaluations and identify areas for improvement.
Administrative Support:
  • Organize and facilitate project meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
  • Maintain project management tools and systems.
  • Support the preparation of project proposals and presentations.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelors degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Certifications: PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner, or PMI certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP).
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project management, preferably within the retail sector.
  • Experience with IT business systems and integrations.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., monday.com, MS Project).
  • Basic understanding of supply chain, systems architecture, and system integration principles.
  • Strong documentation, critical path, and process mapping skills
  • Soft Skills:
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Change management skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Perks & Benefits
  • You get to work for a rapidly expanding distributor with aspirational brands
  • Gym & Shower facilities
  • Personal Trainer
  • Yoga
  • Pension Fund
  • Medical aid with Gap cover
  • Staff Allocation (R10 000 Retail Value per annum).
  • Staff discount (50% off for you and your family across all the brands within the group)
  • Healthy Lunch subsidy
  • Company performance incentive scheme
  • Long-service incentives
  • Holistic Employee Wellness programme
  • The group prides itself in its effort to drive continuous employee engagement activities to enable a connected culture.
If you do not receive a response within three weeks of your application, please consider it to be unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1338614
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned