Project Coordinator at QE Services

About the position

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Project Co-Ordinator to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / FINANCE

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-10 years' experience as a Project Co-Ordinator, preferably within Financial Services (Insurance industry advantageous)
• Proven experience in project environments, supporting project activities including resource planning, budget management, and project planning
• Knowledge of project governance and project lifecycle requirements
• Experience or exposure to Scrum Master or Junior Project Manager roles is advantageous
• Formal Project Coordinator qualifications are required
• Agile training and experience working within Scrum or Kanban frameworks (advantageous)
• Sound understanding of system development life cycle (SDLC)
• Strong financial and budgeting skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure
• Monitor progress and performance of assigned projects (Sales Portal and Self-Service initiatives - 50% allocation each)
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, reports, and updates
• Engage and liaise with stakeholders within the digital environment
• Coordinate resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure project delivery
• Track project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as necessary
• Utilize project management tools to maintain accurate records and facilitate reporting

Competency

• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools:
• JIRA, Confluence, PPO (2+ years experience
• SharePoint, MS Projects (or similar), Excel (intermediate)
• Team player with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and proactive approach to challenges

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.

Desired Skills:

• Jira
• Microsoft Project
• SharePoint
• Excel
• Project Coordination