Project Coordinator - Engineering (Diesel Generators)

About the role

A fixed-term contract (12-18 months) for a Project Coordinator in Johannesburg, South Africa, supporting the planning, coordination, execution and monitoring of projects involving diesel generators and associated systems. The coordinator works across engineering, procurement, logistics, construction and commissioning teams to meet milestones, deliverables, quality standards and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities across engineering, procurement, logistics, construction and commissioning teams, and help develop project programmes, schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Maintain project documentation such as drawings, RFIs, technical submittals, inspection reports and meeting minutes, and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and management presentations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and suppliers, schedule meetings, prepare agendas and follow up on action items.
• Track purchase orders, supplier commitments and material delivery schedules, and monitor shipment and transport arrangements.
• Build an understanding of diesel generator systems and coordinate technical information between engineering, suppliers, installers and commissioning teams.
• Assist with cost tracking, budget monitoring and administrative support for FIDIC and NEC contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Maintain risk and issue registers, track NCRs, quality inspections, safety audits and HSE statistics, and escalate critical risks to the Project Manager.

Required profile

• Qualification in Project Management, Engineering or a related field; Construction Management is advantageous.
• 3-5 years' experience in project coordination, project administration or a similar role.
• Experience coordinating multiple disciplines and stakeholders, and exposure to procurement, logistics, document control, reporting and scheduling.
• Engineering, construction, power generation or industrial project experience is advantageous.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and SharePoint.
• Power BI is advantageous.