Projects Coordinator (Heavy Industry / Electronics

A prominent industry player is seeking a meticulous and proactive Projects Coordinator to join their engineering division. In this critical role, you will act as the backbone of the project team, ensuring seamless execution by tracking, monitoring, and scheduling projects of varying size and complexity. You will work closely with the Engineering Programs Manager and Project Leaders to ensure all initiatives align with the established design process and are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric essential; Project Management Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in Programme/Project Coordination
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong programme/project finance experience (planning, tracking, forecasting)
  • Knowledge of project management theoretical and practical aspects, tools, and techniques
  • Systems-oriented: Proficiency with scheduling tools; Sciforma system knowledge would be highly advantageous
  • Engineering industry experience would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Break down complex projects into actionable tasks and timelines according to internal Design Processes. Assist in the drafting and finalization of project charters, budgets, and cash flows
• Financial Tracking: Apply strong project finance experience to monitor project expenditures, track budgets, and assist in the preparation of forecasted spends
• Risk & Issue Management: Analyze project issues and risks, monitoring progress to resolve any bottlenecks that arise
• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive programme documentation, plans, and reports. Utilize project scheduling tools (such as Sciforma) to monitor work hours, budgets, and overall project health
• Stakeholder Liaison: Attend project meetings to determine requirements, assign tasks to internal and external teams, and effectively communicate relevant project information to management
• Compliance & Innovation: Liaise with consultants to prepare required documents for the Research and Development Tax Incentive Report and ensure all project phase signoffs are obtained