Provincial Project Coordinator Johannesburg

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-GrowthArch is actively recruiting for a Provincial Project Coordinator position in Johannesburg. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Project / Management sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 2 - 3 years • Educational Background: National Diploma or equivalent• Industry Focus: Project / Management• Location Preference: in Johannesburg

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Project managers like Provincial Project Coordinator ensure successful delivery of organizational initiatives. This role is critical for achieving strategic objectives.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-At the 2-3 year mark in Project / Management, you can leverage your foundational knowledge to take on more complex responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Provincial Project Coordinator position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 2 - 3 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with National Diploma• Specific achievements in the Project / Management field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Project / Management sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Provincial Internship Programme Manager Company: GrowthArch

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Contract Sectors: Management, NGO & Non-profit Reference: 207020

Vacancy Details Employer: GrowthArch

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Project Manager in executing GrowthArch's internship placement programme in the specified province. The Provincial Internship Programme Manager is tasked with overseeing the placement and monitoring of TVET college interns at their respective host employers, ensuring smooth operations from initial screening to final completion.

Key Responsibilities

Intern Sourcing, Screening and Vetting - Collaborate with TVET colleges to gather intern lists and supporting documentation. - Evaluate qualifications against programme and employer requirements. - Verify and collect necessary documents for intern vetting, including IDs, qualifications, and academic records.

Placement with Host Employers - Facilitate the assignment of interns to host employers in proximity to their homes. - Coordinate the signing of agreements between host employers and interns prior to placements. - Assist with intern onboarding and workplace inductions at host employers.

Monitoring at Host Employers - Conduct regular site visits to host employers to monitor interns’ attendance, conduct, progress, and wellbeing. - Review interns’ logbooks during visits, ensuring entries are complete, accurate, and reflect relevant work experience. - Sign off logbooks as per programme requirements and follow up on any missing entries or mentor sign-offs. - Meet with workplace mentors and supervisors to obtain feedback on each intern’s performance. - Identify and address placement issues such as absenteeism, disputes, or early exits, escalating to the Project Manager where necessary. - Document every visit in a site visit report, including supporting evidence.

Reporting and Administration - Maintain an updated provincial tracker of interns, host employers, visits, and logbook status. - Submit weekly provincial progress reports to the Project Manager. - Keep accurate, POPIA-compliant intern records and portfolios of evidence for funder reporting and audits. - Support completion processes, including final logbook sign-off and close-out documentation.

Stakeholder Coordination - Serve as the primary contact for TVET colleges, host employers, and interns within the province. - Build and maintain positive relationships with host employers to ensure stable placements. - Coordinate logistics for provincial meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications - National Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Education and Training, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. - Valid South African driver's licence (Code B or higher) with a willingness to travel extensively within the province.

Experience - At least 2–3 years of experience coordinating internships, learnerships, work-integrated learning, or other skills development programmes. - Experience monitoring participants at workplaces and reviewing logbooks or portfolios of evidence. - Experience preparing reports and maintaining records for funders or audits.

Advantageous - Experience working with TVET colleges, SETAs, or host employers. - Good knowledge of the province's towns, industries, and employers. - Access to a reliable vehicle for site visits. - Proficiency in a language widely spoken in the province, in addition to English.

Skills and Competencies - Highly organized, capable of managing multiple interns and site visits simultaneously. - Strong attention to detail when reviewing logbooks and records. - Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and comfortable with trackers and reports. - Clear, confident communicator with interns, mentors, employers, and college staff. - Proactive in following up and escalating issues early. - Ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision. - High integrity and discretion when handling personal information. - Genuine commitment to youth development and job creation.