Project Co-ordinator Position

THE ROLE
The Project Co-ordinator will fulfil the role of end-to-end project co-ordination, including commissioning, configuration and testing of a client solution based on customer business requirements.
RESPONSIBITIES
The position entails the following responsibilities:
• Manage the successful delivery of projects for a range of clients, including the management of dependencies on third-party suppliers.
• Create clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements and manage constraints and expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• Conduct research where necessary to gain technical understanding of projects.
• Provide recommendations for improvement of products and systems.
• Escalate issues to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Commission and install software into SIT, UAT and Production environments.
• Manage technical configuration of the solution.
• Compile Functional Requirements documentation based on customer’s Business Requirements documents, and perform gap analysis.
• Compile training documentation and deliver client training.

REQUIREMENTS
• At least 5 years project co-ordination experience is required. Preference will be given to applicants with payment services, financial industry or banking experience.
• Technical or Project Management diploma.
• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Solid understanding of SDLC processes and methodologies.
• A combination of technical and business process knowledge.
• Ability to work in an external customer-facing environment.
• Excellent document management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Candidate should :
• Be detail-orientated.
• Be deadline-driven.
• Use good interpretation skills.
• Be willing to work overtime if required.
• Act with integrity at all times.

PERSONAL ATTTRIBUTES
Candidate should:
• Be enthusiastic and career-driven.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication skills-verbal and written (English)


DETAILS
Location of company Century City, Western Cape, South Africa
Working Environment A diverse team of professionals in an environment
that promotes learning and individual growth
Start date As soon as possible
Working term Permanent position (initial 3-month probation period)
Salary TBD (depending on qualifications and experience)