A Medical Insurance Company in Benoni is looking for a Project Co-Ordinator to support project-related efforts of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams by facilitating project completion and tracking projects’ performance against timelines, costs, and quality indicators.

Key Performance Areas
 

• Develop project plans that support the company’s directives.
• Manage the timely and cost-effective implementation of projects.
• Develop reports on project progress and project completion statistics.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to facilitate the completion of projects.

 
 
Key Tasks
 
Develop project plans that support the company’s directives
 

• Work with the company and its clients to define requirements to meet its objectives.
• Define, scope and plan projects and their work breakdown structures (WBS) and deliverables according to accepted Project Management methodology.
• Create and confirm clear specifications of responsibilities regarding stakeholders’ scope, quality of their deliverables, costs and timelines.

 
Manage the timely and cost-effective implementation of projects
 

• Check and ensure all tasks comply with in-house procedures and mandatory quality standards.
• Facilitate and drive successful project completion through all the project phases.
• Maintain the projects’ business case and budget through the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the process of procuring external supplies of resources and services.

 
Develop reports on project progress and project completion statistics.
 

• Consolidate project-related data into a suite of project tracking reports.
• Check and validate the accuracy and data integrity of project-related information

 
 
 

• Compile monthly reports on all aspects of a project, highlighting any significant project blocks, deliverables, and progress
• Compile and present regular and accurate progress reports (weekly/monthly) and updated plans to the stakeholders
• Establish an agreed plan to monitor progress and quality throughout the project's life

 
                Engage with relevant stakeholders to facilitate the completion of projects
 

• Hold initial kick-off meetings, followed by ongoing progress updates and address any concerns or questions
• Define the communication frequency, method and content for each stakeholder group
• Actively solicit stakeholder feedback through surveys, interviews, or focus groups to ensure their input is incorporated throughout the project
• Regularly communicate project updates, milestones, and changes to stakeholders to ensure everyone is informed and aligned
• Foster an environment of collaboration by encouraging stakeholders to share ideas and contribute to the project's success
• Maintain a record of all communications and engagement activities with stakeholders for future reference

 
 
Where the job will be performed
 

• Benoni Office, with some travelling required to other branches

 
Essential Qualifications
 

• Matric
• Appropriate professional accreditation in Programme and or Project Management e.g. Prince2, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), PMP - PMBOK certification, Lean – Six Sigma
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies e.g. systems development life cycle (SDLC) & Program Development Life Cycle (PDLC)

 
Desirable Qualifications
 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7), in Project Management or suitable equivalent

 
 
Essential Experience
 

• Minimum 2 years Project Management Experience in business analytics and intelligence, in a Financial Services or the Governance, Risk and Compliance industry
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in managing successful projects
• Proven Project Management and Change Management skills and expertise

 
 
 
 

• Experience in managing activity across the whole of a project lifecycle, using current technology, structured methods and a quality process (e.g. PMP method, Prince2, etc.)
• Practical exposure to governance, control and risk management
• Proven ability to effectively work across teams at all levels
• Ability to negotiate/influence at senior level
• Proven ability to manage direct reports i.t.o. leadership, motivation, coaching and people- development
• Good understanding of Business and Technology Change Lifecycles
• Project Management experience on IT and Cybersecurity projects

 
 
Knowledge and Skills
 

• Proficient in report building, data analytics and communications
• Attentive to details
• Innovative thinker
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

 
Attributes
 

• Decisive and action-oriented
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent attention to details
• Innovative thinker
• Honest, Hardworking and Humble