Junior Project Coordinator - Cape Town at Ares Holdings

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: Bachelor’s 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.