About the position
A global manufacturer based in Springs is looking for a NIPP Project Coordinator to join their team.
Based on the responsibilities reflected in the NIPP programme documentation, including coordination of DTIC obligations, business plans, implementation tracking, reporting, stakeholder engagement, documentation management and obligation fulfilment activities, the Project Coordinator will manage Strategic Projects & NIPP. The NIPP programme requires ongoing coordination of obligation agreements, business plans, implementation milestones, reporting and stakeholder management with internal and external parties.
Project Coordinator: Strategic Projects & NIPP
Reporting to: Managing Director Sales
Location: Durban or Springs, South Africa
Purpose of the Role
The Project Coordinator: Strategic Projects & NIPP is responsible for coordinating and monitoring National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) initiatives and other strategic cross-divisional projects within the company.
The role provides project management, governance, reporting and stakeholder coordination support to ensure that strategic business initiatives are successfully implemented, regulatory obligations are fulfilled, risks are managed and deliverables are achieved in line with company objectives.
The position serves as a central coordination point between business units, corporate functions, external stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
Key Responsibilities
NIPP Programme Management
Coordinate the implementation of all approved NIPP business plans and initiatives.
Maintain and monitor the NIPP master project plan, obligations register and implementation milestones.
Track NIPP credit generation activities against contractual obligations and targets.
Coordinate preparation and submission of documentation required by the DTIC.
Monitor obligation agreements, reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.
Support the development and maintenance of executive NIPP dashboards and management reports.
Ensure accurate collection and verification of supporting evidence for NIPP credit claims.
Coordinate bi-annual and ad hoc reporting requirements.
Strategic Project Coordination
Coordinate strategic projects across Sales, Customer Service, Parts and other business divisions.
Track project milestones, dependencies, risks and actions.
Facilitate project meetings, workshops and steering committee sessions.
Maintain project documentation and governance records.
Support the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
Assist in identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, synergies and performance improvements.
Stakeholder Management
Coordinate engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
Liaise with government departments, customers, suppliers and business partners where required.
Support communication between business units and project teams.
Escalate risks, delays and issues to management.
Reporting and Governance
Prepare executive presentations and status reports.
Develop KPI dashboards, progress reports and project summaries.
Monitor project budgets, timelines and deliverables.
Maintain risk registers and action trackers.
Ensure project governance standards and reporting requirements are adhered to.
Administrative and Project Support
Schedule and coordinate project review meetings.
Maintain central project documentation repositories.
Track outstanding actions and commitments.
Support the preparation of business cases and strategic proposals.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Matric
Degree or Diploma or Certificate in :
Experience
3-5 years' experience in project coordination, programme management or business administration with NIPP is essential
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and project deliverables.
Exposure to government incentive programmes, compliance initiatives or strategic projects would be advantageous.
Experience with reporting and dashboard preparation.
Competencies
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Advanced PowerPoint
Project management methodologies
Dashboard reporting and data analysis
Document and records management
Desired Skills:
- National Industrial Participation Programme
- NIPP
- DTI
- DTIC
- government
- incentive
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Basic salary
- medical aid
- pension
- 13th cheque performance based
