Job Description

What better way to kick start your career with IQbusiness, a Proudly South African management consulting firm focused on growing people and business in South Africa?Our programme is designed to give passionate, analytical and enthusiastic graduates the opportunity to enhance their abilities through various forms of consultant training and garner valuable experience by exposing them to the workplace, through internal and external project engagements.A Junior Project Manager is responsible for coordinating project tasks to ensure successful completion, managing communication between the project team and stakeholders, and maintaining project documentation and compliance with standards and regulations. They play a crucial role in supporting project objectives, facilitating team collaboration, and adhering to project management methodologies. Their goal is to assist in delivering projects efficiently, on time, and within budget.Coordinating Project TasksEnsuring that all project activities proceed smoothly and efficiently. Effective coordination ensures tasks are completed on time, deadlines are met, and project goals are achievedManaging CommunicationEffective stakeholder communication between the project management team and stakeholders is essential for the success of any project. Stakeholders are individuals affected by or interested in the project's outcome.Maintaining Project DocumentationProject documentation enhances efficiency, minimizes risks, and fosters successful project outcomes.Qualifications:

• Completed degree in one of the following fields of study:
• Systems
• BSc/ BEng Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• BSc Computer Science
• PDM; PDBA; PGDIP and Master in any of the above would be advantageous
• PRINCE2 and PMP certification would be advantageous

Experience:

• 1 - 2 years in a project management/ coordination role

Requirements:

• Leadership Roles: Participation in student organizations, clubs, or leadership positions that demonstrate initiative and organizational skills.
• Project Work: Experience in handling academic or extracurricular projects that involve teamwork and strategic thinking.
• Previous Internship or Work Experience: Prior experience in consulting, project management, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Ability to the travel between IQbusiness and our clients, locally or outside of SA.

Our ExpectationsIQbusiness is different, we walk differently, we talk differently, we even look different, but that's what makes us unique. We're our own kind of genuine and we expect to see how genuine you are.If you become a part of IQbusiness and the Project Management Team, these are some of our expectations.Get involved

• IQbusiness is more than just a business and Project Management is more than just a profession. It's about being disciplined and focused on Identifying needs and determining solutions, in order to make a difference within IQbusiness and our clients.
• Be apart of the bigger picture, attend workshops and bootcamps, go the extra mile and join an initiative, put yourself out there to create a name for yourself.

Gain exposure

• There are many opportunities to get involved across projects and environments within IQbusiness. The more exposure one obtains the better the journey of upskilling and understanding will be. Look for the below areas to advance.

• Client project - Learning and applying specific methods, tools and techniques to help deliver on a project to a client.
• Internal Project/Support - Engage internally with IQbusiness and learn how the business functions. Assist and add value to help in attaining the strategic goals. Support in the day to day by always being open to a learning experience.
• Cross Functional - Diversify your knowledge and skills by engaging and learning across environments and projects. Show adaptability and impetus by taking on different projects and be able to show resolve in finding a solution.

Be the best version of yourself

• We want you to be you!! With the key values of IQbusiness in mind, we want each individual to pave their path and grow within IQbusiness.
• Collaborate, share and learn from one another and across the business. Show passion and curiosity to learn and develop new skills, but also hone older ones.
• Be caring and supportive by putting up a hand to lend a hand and understand that not all being done will change the world, but it may just help someone for that day.
• Be adaptable and resilient in smaller more monotonous pieces of work, knowing that as you develop the bigger more extravagant projects will come.

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