Graduate Internship: Infrastructure Project Management Office (6 Months) at Sol Plaatje University

Job Description    

• This Graduate Internship programme aims to create temporary opportunities for unemployed South African Graduates (18 to 35)  who have completed their studies.

How to apply: please submit the following documents:

• One-page motivational/cover letter – why you should be considered for this internship.
• Updated CV, including a certified copy of your Highest Relevant Qualification.
• Certified transcript or record on an official letterhead
• Certified copy of South African identity card
• Contact details of two academic referees. 

Note: no full-time students will be considered for this programme

Position Specification    

• Use strong interpersonal skills to actively listen and communicate in ways that foster trust and show flexibility.
• Easily adapt to varied roles on teams from follower to leader. Change approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Self-Directed: Must be able to complete projects with limited supervision. Ability to take ownership and ask for help when needed.
• Interested in cost control and project management. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management (or a related field) 

Recommendations    

• Unemployed South African Graduates who are not undertaking any full-time studies

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Support project managers in managing schedules and milestones; ensuring that weekly project statuses are received from professional team members.
• Documenting resourcing needs, availability, and commitments.
• Identifying and managing scope, constraints, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and deadlines; documenting risk mitigation plans.
• Assisting with documentation and other project deliverables.
• Observing and /or interacting with various professionals related to the construction field including, professionals, architects, subcontractors, and vendors
• Attending staff and departmental meetings on an ongoing basis and any appropriate management or coordination meetings.
• Completing, updating, and distributing project management communications of various types such as purchase orders, monthly payments and invoicing, and meeting minutes.
• Assisting with the overall project management responsibilities including, account management, Invoice scheduling, estimating, budgeting and coordination of subcontractors and vendors

Additional Considerations

• Good MS Office or equivalent skills
• Solid written and oral communication skills