Company:

McGeralds Entrepreneurship Centre (McGeralds), a leading SME Business Support consultancy specialising in Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and Socio-Economic Development (SED) facilitation, based in South Africa.

About the Role:

The Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in the successful implementation of McGeralds’ Enterprise Development (ED), Supplier Development (SD), and Socio-Economic Development (SED) programs. This role involves coordinating stakeholders, managing project timelines, ensuring the effective use of the Propella Technology Platform, and overseeing data collection and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Manage and coordinate relationships with various stakeholders, including SMMEs, corporate partners, implementation teams, mentors, coaches, and beneficiaries.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.

• Project Management:
  • Develop and maintain project timelines and schedules.
  • Coordinate project activities including travel, venues, accommodation
  • Mobilize resources and tools to ensure timely and quality completion of deliverables.
  • Ensure teams are effective on site and ensure their working conditions are suitable for optimal performance
  • Manage project budgets and resources.
  • Coordinate and ensure reports from different teams and programmes are completed and submitted timeously.

• Technology Management:
  • Ensure full adoption of the Propella Technology Platform by all user categories.
  • Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of beneficiaries using the Propella Platform.
  • Monitor and support the use of the Propella Platform by program teams.

• Data Management:
  • Coordinate data collection efforts by program teams.
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the Propella Platform.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports on Propella App adoption and data capture.

• Internal Projects:
  • Coordinate and manage internal projects and activities of a strategic, tactical, or operational nature.
  • Ensure effective communication and reporting on internal projects.

• Brand Management:
  • Protect and promote McGeralds’ brand in all projects, internal and external.
  • Ensure all communication and marketing collateral is consistent and represents the McGeralds brand well.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination or project management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience working with technology platforms, particularly in the context of data management and reporting.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of SMMEs in South Africa.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.