Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:
• Small business development and mentorship
• Writing of proposals, project costing and budgeting
• Coordinate, administer and organize all types of projects, from simple activities to more complex plans
• General management- Leading, supervising, controlling, measuring inputs and outputs
• Cash Flow forecasts
• Costing
• Risk Analysis
• Procurement- quotations, invoicing, materials control
• Continuous monitoring and evaluation of project and SMME achievements and impacts
• Ensuring a highly effective record keeping system is in place for all projects
• Continuous communication with key stakeholders including government, NGOs, donors, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required
? Post graduate degree in Project Management/Development or related field
? 5 years professional working experience (2 years in a managerial role)
? Extensive experience in entrepreneurship promotion and SMME development field
? Experience in Project Management
? Strong analytical and project management skills
? Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills, including fluent English, are essential. A good knowledge of other languages, preferably Tsonga, would be highly advantageous.
? Sound analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills.

Personal Attributes
? Excellent communication and people skills are essential for this role
? Strong organizational and time management skills
? Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity
? Professional, diplomatic and able to work well with stakeholders at all levels
? Able to manage complexity and adapt to changing conditions
? The candidate must be flexible and able to work effectively under pressure, take initiative and meet deadlines
? Commitment to achieve excellence with a strong work ethic and results orientation

Salary and Benefits
R18 000- R22 000 CTC
Provident fund
13th cheque
Performance bonus (discretionary)