Projects Coordinator at AECI Limited

Job Description

Purpose of the job:

• The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for tracking, monitoring, and scheduling DetNet’ s projects of varying size and complexity.
• Responsibilities include working closely with the Engineering Programs Manager and Project Leaders to prepare comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resources, and budgets for projects in accordance with DetNet Design Process.
• Coordinate programme management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Break projects into tasks, actions and set timelines according to DetNet’s Design Process.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and external teams and assist with schedule management.
• Assist the Project Lead in the drafting and finalization of project charters, budgets, and cash flows.
• Analyse project issues and risks.
• Monitor project progress and resolve any issues that arise.
• Create and maintain comprehensive programme documentation, plans, and reports.
• Attend project meetings and assist with the determination of project requirements.
• Track and monitor the progress of projects on the project system.
• Provide regular reports to all stakeholders on the status and health projects.
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets, and project expenditures.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to management and project team.
• Monitor resource utilisation.
• Liaise with consultants to prepare the required documents for the Research and Development Tax Incentive Report.
• Ensures project phase signoffs.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate/Matric.
• Project Management Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in programme/project coordination.
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, together with project management techniques and tools.
• Strong programme/project finance experience - planning, tracking, and preparation of forecasted spends.
• Engineering experience would be advantageous.
• Sciforma system knowledge would be advantageous.

Personal attributes

• Effective communication skills coupled with multitasking abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Demonstrate willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• System-oriented
• Attention to detail

Closing Date

• 2025/12/02