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The Corporate Human Resources department seeks to appoint Organisational Development Project Coordinator on a two years fixed term contract who will be responsible for coordinating the Org Development project.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide technical and administrative support to the Training and Organisational Development department through taking responsibility of key elements of OD projects and coordinating project activities throughout the projects life cycle. Consolidate and assist in the management of project finances, procurement and compliance Adhering to project standards as defined by project manager or various stakeholders Prepare reports for the Projects Committees and any other relevant Committees. Ensure proper records keeping for all projects on the department’s hard drive. Preparing submissions with proposed recommendations and budgets for approval. * Respond appropriately to queries related to the projects by providing advice, information / documentation where required.
Minimum Requirements:-
- NQF6 Qualification in Human Resources/Social Sciences/Psychology or related. Project Management qualification will be an added advantage
- At least 3 years’ experience in in a project /administrative environment
- Experience in OD projects will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of project administration and management
- Ability to effectively use project management and planning software
- Ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Computer skills( MS Office Suite; including Ms Project, Excel and PPT
- Good communication (verbal & verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Attention to details