Position: Project Coordinator – Business
Salary: R13 000 - R15 000
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: 12 October 2018

Fetola are South Africa’s leading business growth professionals, specializing in the globally critical small business sector. Our purpose is simple: we help people to grow the economy and create jobs, by building businesses that last; working across sectors and country-wide. Our ongoing strategy is to recruit and nurture the highest quality staff, whose personal vision is to excel as individuals and to make a difference by actively contribute to building a better future for themselves and others.
Fetola is seeking a Project Coordinator in an operations role. The candidate will assist with implementation; including planning, roll out & monitoring of growth support for entrepreneurs in a range of sectors nationally.
This entry level project management role requires an understanding of business, an interest in business development, proven analytical capabilities and a passion for problem solving. You should have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
Experience and Training:

• University degree or higher, in Business Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, or related
• 1-2 years working experience
• Prior exposure to small business development
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Administrative & organisational background
• Research and report writing experience

Core Competencies:

Project management capabilities , effective written and verbal communications, the ability to work without close supervision, and comfort with technology . Candidate should have a passion for, and skill in solving problems, meticulous and detail-orientated. Candidate should be self-motivated, flexible, open to learning and enthusiastic. Culturally sensitive and personable. Keen fast learner, able to prioritise & manage own time. Reliable and committed team member.

Key Tasks:

• Work alongside project managers – Coordinate programme implementation, (monitoring, training, mentoring etc)
• Maintain regular contact with entrepreneurs and link this progress to the national programme framework
• Work with a support team
• Provide support to entrepreneurs, where appropriate
• Coordinate data-gathering including financial and jobs
• Analyse and report on Key performance indicators
• Prepare and present monthly reports