Project Coordinator at Pepkor Lifestyle

Job Purpose

• As a Project Coordinator at Pepkor Lifestyle, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and execution of various projects within our organization.
• You will work closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing project coordinator services across the Pepkor Lifestyle IT department the ensure IT projects are delivered consistently on time.
• The Project Coordinator is also responsible to manage store opening, closing, revamps and reallocations as IT projects.

Key Dials

• Ensure Store opening, closing, revamp, closures and re-allocations are managed as projects within a IT Projects
• Produce reporting in a timely manner and aligned to the agreed communications plan for all relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement plan and initiatives to support collaboration within the organisation.
• Effectively manage and develop self to deliver on agreed individual and team objectives.

Position Output / Competencies 

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Allocate resources and coordinate project team activities.
• Monitor project progress and track milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify and address any issues or risks that may impact project timelines or objectives.
• Communicate regularly with team members and stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Prepare and present project status reports to management and key stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation and conflict management.
• Customer orientation.
• Working with business process / activity owners in understanding business requirements and solution design.

Minimum qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
• 2 year's experience as a project coordinator or similar role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Certified in ITIL Foundation V3/4.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in project management software/tools.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficient in Microsoft office products including Microsoft project.
• Knowledge of retail industry models.

Closing Date 20 April 2026