PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR

Our high profile FMCG client is looking for a Project Co-ordinator based in Port Elizabeth, to provide support to the Project Manager in the planning and delivery of core projects as well as managing smaller projects across various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the PM with the rollout of major projects withing the organization.
• Assisting PM in creating and updating organization charts, developing work plans, adding data and extracting data.
• Responsible for supporting the Project Manager in monitoring costs by providing & processing any inputs required.
• Provide administrative support to the PM
• Preparation of the project status progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, presentations, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate project team activities, resources, tools, and information
• Work with cross-functional teams to support and contribute to activities associated with project planning and delivery including project charters, creating project plans and other project tools.
• When requested, setting up and running small projects
• Escalate risks and issues to the PM and/or to the business unit involved.
• Manage in-field product application services within a designated territory

Education & Training

• Valid Drivers Licence
• Computer Literacy and well versed in Microsoft office
• MS Project, Advanced MS Excel, will be advantageous
• Degree / Diploma in project management or similar

Experience

• 2 to 3 years experience in similar role
• Strong understanding of project management
• Evidence of previous projects worked on
• Evidence of supervising teams / groups Characteristics
• Ability to problem solve and multi task
• Excellent organization / admin skills