Project Coordinator Intern (Contractor)

Job Title: Project Coordinator Intern Start Date: 2026-08-26 - 2026-10-30 Vacancy Type: Contractor JHB000988 Sectors: Admin, Office & Support Location: Gauteng , Midrand Salary: Brief: Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative. About the YES Initiative The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa's youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months. Position: Project Coordinator Intern Stipend: R5500 Location: Gauteng (Midrand) Detail: About the role We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Project Coordinator Intern to join our team. In this role, you won't just be taking notes—you'll be the glue that holds our project workflows together. You will work closely with our internal Project Managers to track milestones, facilitate communication across departments, and ensure that our deliverables meet deadlines without breaking a sweat. Responsibilities Project Tracking: Assist in maintaining project schedules, Gantt charts, and task lists. Documentation: Organize and maintain project files, meeting minutes, and status reports. Meeting Coordination: Schedule internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items to keep momentum high. Resource Support: Help monitor project budgets and resource allocation to ensure we are operating efficiently. Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in our current workflow and suggest creative solutions to streamline operations. Minimum Requirements South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34. Must not have participated on the YES programme before. Matric. Recent Grad: Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, Project Management or a related field. Organized: You have a skill for keeping calendars, files, and people in order. Communication: Strong written and verbal skills—you can explain a "delay" without causing a panic. Tech Savvy: Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365. You're comfortable picking up new tools and software quickly. Adaptability and Curiosity: You can pivot quickly when project scopes change (and they always do). You don't just want to check boxes; you want to understand how a project goes from an idea to a finished product. What You'll Gain Mentorship: Direct access to experienced Project Managers who are invested in your career growth. Hands-on Experience: Real-world exposure to the Telecommunications project lifecycle from kickoff to closeout. Portfolio Building: Tangible results and projects you can point to in future interviews. Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application. show more... For more information please contact: Simphiwe Zulu Apply