Job Description
The Junior Project Manager is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of small to medium-sized projects or workstreams within larger initiatives. This role assists in project administration, stakeholder communication, schedule tracking, and risk monitoring to ensure smooth delivery.
Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and broader project team, the Junior Project Manager helps ensure deliverables are met, issues are escalated timeously, and project documentation is maintained. This role also contributes to process improvements and learns to apply project governance principles in a real-world delivery environment.
- Timely completion of project tasks and milestones
- Accurate records kept and shared within required timelines
- Updates tracked and escalated where necessary
- Project artefacts are accurate and up to date
- Weekly or ad hoc reporting shared as required
- Sessions scheduled and facilitated professionally
- Suggestions made and templates maintained
- Demonstrated learning and application in daily work
Requirements
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldProject Management training or certification (e.g., CAPM, Agile Fundamentals) is advantageousFamiliarity with SDLC and Agile methodology preferred1–3 years’ experience in a project coordination or junior project management roleExposure to IT or business systems projects preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Experience with Jira or other project tracking tools is advantageousStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationRequirements
Diploma or Certificate in Software Testing, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or related field. - ISTQB Foundation or equivalent testing certification (advantageous). - Coding in JavaScript or NodeJS (advantageous) - Training or exposure in Pitstop Pro, Enfocus Switch, or CorelDRAW beneficial but not required (on-the-job learning provided). - Exposure to Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) advantageous Exposure to PDF Toolbox