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Centurion: Junior Project Coordinator posted by People Dimension

Job Description

Introduction

The junior production coordinator is responsible to assist with day-to-day operations of all projects including planning, costing and execution of projects, communication with all relevant stakeholders; managing of delivery deadlines and the general administrative processes throughout each project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-production:

  • Verify the technical specifications for the trailer (OEM drawings or Audits)
  • Create job tickets as required
  • Confirm the trailer sizes and co-ordinating of prepsheets
  • Obtain quotations from factory / supplier
  • Generate cost estimates based on scope of project
  • Update project status regularly on Fusion Software
  • Administrative filing and capturing of all project documentation

Production:

  • Capturing of client order details per project
  • Capturing of audit reports / drawings per project on Fusion Software
  • Assist with coordination of client repair requests with key stakeholders
  • Generate purchase orders for external suppliers
  • Submission of print files/job bags to print room/external suppliers/factory
  • Coordination and filing/record keeping of screen layouts and sample prints
  • Continuous liaison with key stakeholders re delivery/fitment/application dates
  • Update project status regularly on Fusion Software
  • Filing/record keeping of delivery notes per project
  • Client invoicing
  • Capturing of supplier invoices
  • Perform closure administration per project

General

  • Assist with client liaison re quotation requests / artwork briefs as needed
  • Assist with filing of received artwork assets as needed
  • Ensure all project statuses are updated daily

Desired Experience & Qualification

Essential Skills

  • Project Management – Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and taking corrective actions.
  • Attention to Detail – Accuracy is essential for reading technical drawings, preparing cost estimates, issuing of purchase orders, capturing supplier invoices and issuing client invoices.
  • Time Management – The ability to organize your time and workload efficiently to meet deadlines.
  • Self-Starter The ability to be pro-active with an aptitude to learn new skills and actively seeking ways to improve knowledge
  • Problem-Solving – The ability to anticipate and solve problems that may arise during the production process.
  • Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to interact with colleagues, suppliers and customers. Ensure clear and consistent communication within the project team and with stakeholders.
  • Teamwork – The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.
  • Adaptability – The ability to be flexible and open to change in a dynamic production environment.
  • Work Ethic – A strong work ethic and the ability to work well under pressure.

Minimum Requirements

  • Gr 12 (Matric)
  • Computer literate
  • Tertiary Qualification in Administration or Project Management is advantageous
  • Work experience in Microsoft Software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
  • Experience working in a creative/studio environment advantageous
  • Experience working in a print production environment advantageous (large format print)
  • Knowledge of the trailer industry advantageous
  • Drivers license and own transport

Package & Remuneration

Location

Irene, Pretoria (Training period)

Rosslyn, Pretoria (Permanent)

Remote working days is a possibility but at management discretion

Work hours

Standard Monday to Friday

07:30 to 16:30 / 08:00 to 17:00

Employment level

Operational / Intermediate

Interested?

Please send your CV to .za

How to Apply

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