Project Management Graduate

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organised and driven Graduate Project Manager Intern to support the establishment and coordination of an internal Project Management Office (PMO) within a fast-growing corporate environment. The role is responsible for ensuring that strategic projects, executive-level meetings, and high-priority action items are tracked, managed, and executed with precision, efficiency, and strategic alignment. You will drive operational coordination, support executive decision-making, and promote a culture of accountability and delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in setting up and maintaining PMO structures aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Develop and manage project documentation, templates, dashboards, and reporting tools.
  • Ensure consistent tracking, follow-up, and visibility of key projects and initiatives.
  • Review AI-generated meeting summaries to extract action items and allocate responsibilities.
  • Track and manage executive-level tasks and follow-ups within digital workflow systems.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project and task dashboards.
  • Collaborate with various departments to align timelines, deliverables, and project priorities.
  • Support the consolidation of departmental goals into a central strategic project plan.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for executive review.
  • Monitor task completion rates and follow-up on outstanding actions.
  • Ensure timely escalation of delays or risks impacting project timelines.
  • Promote structured project management practices across teams.
  • Apply analytical thinking to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
  • Drive accountability by ensuring every action item has a clear owner and deadline.
  • Maintain high standards of documentation accuracy and task clarity.
  • Support the culture of disciplined execution and strategic alignment.
  • Manage and present project updates through dashboards and summary packs for leadership meetings.
  • Filter, prioritise, and present actionable insights from AI-generated meeting and email summaries.
  • Support risk tracking and escalate delays or off-track project items for executive attention.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration between departments on strategic initiatives.
  • Assist in coordinating executive projects, strategic reviews, and governance documentation.
Requirements
  • National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent (required)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline (required)
  • Postgraduate qualification or ongoing studies in strategy, analytics, or management (advantageous)
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1564241
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R10,000 per month
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned