Project Co-ordinator

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Admin or Junior Project Manager to support the successful delivery of projects across the business. The successful candidate will assist with planning, coordination, reporting, stakeholder communication, and project administration to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role is ideal for an individual looking to grow their project management career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Matric, Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience Required

• 3-10  years Experience in end-to-end administrative duties across a programme or project environment., this includes documentation management, diary management and budget administration.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects from initiation to completion.
• Support senior project managers in managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Track project progress and ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes and action items.
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders, team members, and management.
• Monitor project risks and issues, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Assist with resource allocation and workload planning.
• Support change management processes and project governance requirements.
• Prepare status reports, presentations, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Follow up on outstanding tasks and drive accountability across project teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• 3-10 years of project coordination or project management experience.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Following Procedures
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Administration Skills
• Diary Management
• Meeting Logistics
• Project Administration Skills
• Travel Arrangements
• Written Communication