Project Manager - Junior

This leading Communications Company has a Junior Project Manager role open for their Fourways office. Give your career in Project Management a boost!

Job Summary

This role is responsible for planning, executing, creating solutions, achieving deadlines and delivering excellence through effective interaction with clients, suppliers and the internal production team. Responsible for overall management and quality output on allocated specific projects, ensuring a smooth end to end process and workflow implementation according to the service offering. Client liaison on high level issues and ensuring that the relationship with the client remains positive before, after and during a project.

About Our Client

The client is an active player in the Communications industry and has cornered the market in producing quality Annual and Interim Financial and other Reports. The position is based in Fourways, Gauteng.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

In order to be shortlisted for vacancy, the successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies, but not limited to:-

• Matric with at least a B average and at least 2 -3 years experience in a similar position in financial reporting or an advertising agency OR
• Tertiary qualification in Commerce or Finance with at least 1 -2 years' commercial experience
• Microsoft Window, Intermediate level: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• A recognised Project Management qualification would be advantageous
• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and demonstrate fanatical attention to detail
• Problem solving, innovation and continuous improvement skills
• Demonstrate above average communication skills, verbal and written
• Own reliable transport, ability to work after hours, attend meetings at client premises and travel if required

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Limited To

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of companys service offering
• Escalate issues or obstacles which may impact project costs, timely completion and/or the quality of the products/services
• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and have a fanatical attention to detail design and production briefs
• Monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Proactively manage and identify project risks, implementing and managing project changes and interventions
• Ensure all internal administration/workflow requirements are maintained and completed
• Ensure that project reconciliations, client billing and invoicing are timeously and accurately completed
• Problem solving, innovation and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the design, production and print processes

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role will be contacted for an interview by one of our consultants. Thereafter a detailed job description will be made available for discussion before CVs are submitted to our client for review

REMUNERATION PACKAGE

A market related salary based on the level of responsibility for this role is on offer