Job Description

Job Information

Date Opened


12/15/2025
Job Type


Contract
Industry


Retail
City


Cape Town
State/Province


Western Cape
Country


South Africa
Zip/Postal Code


7100

We are seeking a

Junior Project Manager

to support supply chain-related projects within a large-scale transformation environment. The successful candidate will assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects across warehousing, distribution, and supply chain operations, working closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams. Contract role, hybrid 4 days in office and 1 day working from homr.



This role is ideal for a developing project manager looking to gain exposure within a complex retail and SAP-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of supply chain projects Assist with project schedules, milestones, and dependency tracking Coordinate project activities across warehousing, logistics, and supply chain teams Prepare project documentation, reports, and status updates Track risks, issues, and actions, escalating where required Support UAT coordination, cutover activities, and deployment planning Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project communications Work closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and third-party partners Ensure project governance, documentation, and compliance standards are followed

Key Skills & Competencies

Basic understanding of

Project Management principles

Exposure to

Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, or Retail operations

Strong organisational and coordination skills Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and documentation skills Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with tools such as

Jira, MS Project, or similar

is advantageous

Required Experience & Qualifications

1-3 years' experience in a

Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager

role Exposure to

supply chain or retail environments

is essential Experience supporting

SAP or ERP-related projects

will be advantageous Relevant qualification in

Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or IT

* Project Management certification (Prince2 Foundation, CAPM, or similar) is beneficial