Project Coordinator (Sandton) at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

• Are you a master of schedules, a wrangler of chaos, and a secret spreadsheet ninja? Do you live for timelines, dependencies, and the satisfying click of a project puzzle falling into place? Then step into the cockpit were looking for a Project Coordinator to help navigate high-impact projects to a smooth and successful landing.

What you will be getting up to:

• Build and align WBS plans from product backlogs or scopes like a true architect of order.
• Facilitate and gather inputs to develop realistic, achievable project schedules (Waterfall, Agile you speak both).
• Work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to chart clear and compelling flight plans (aka project milestones).
• Hunt down and fix schedule inconsistencies before they derail the mission.
• Monitor the critical path and dependencies like a hawk (internal and external).
• Keep everyone in the loop report on deviations, risks, and progress like a true comms Jedi.
• Sync costs to approved business cases because precision matters.
• Keep schedules fresh, relevant, and governance-approved.
• Manage tools like JIRA, Confluence, SAP, Ariba, and MS Project like a backstage magician.

What you will track & tame:

• Variances from baselines
• Burn rates, spend forecasts, and resource allocations
• Scope changes, risks, issues, and contracts
• User stories, EPICs, and resource access across the Agile universe
• Actuals vs forecasts and make sure they match like PB&J

What you bring to the table:

• MS Project 2010+ Certification
• Solid project management quals
• Agile training from a recognized institution (bonus points if you can quote the manifesto!)
• 3-5 years' experience scheduling projects/programmes
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint mojo
• Advanced scheduling skills: Critical Path Method, PERT, EVM (the full toolkit)
• A knack for making sense of complex data, finance tracking, and reporting
• Excellent communication chops and the ability to keep everyone calm, focused, and informed

Perks of the role:

• Work with high-performing teams on exciting programmes
• Sharpen your skills in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment in the heart of Sandton
• Help shape the future of enterprise project delivery
• Get hands-on with the latest in project tools and tech