Associate Project Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects while working closely with senior project managers, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Service in our offices in Cape Town.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Administration

• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and budget management

• Track project progress and maintain comprehensive project documentation

• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery

• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Prepare project reports, status updates, and presentations

• Identify and escalate project risks and issues to senior management

• Support stakeholder communication and meeting coordination

• Contribute to process improvements and best practices implementation

Qualifications for the role

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, Engineering, or related field or similar

• 1-3 years of project management or project coordination experience

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

• PMP or CAPM certification advantageous

• Experience with MS Project

• Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall methodologies advantageous

• Experience in engineering, construction, or manufacturing sectors

What's in it for you?   
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, everyday.   
  
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Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.