Junior Project Manager

About RPO Recruitment

RPO Recruitment is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that focuses on select market segments. These are Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. With over 12 years of experience in the recruitment industry, RPO Recruitment has access to over 80,000 candidates across various industries, all accessible through our highly trained and specialised recruiters. At RPO Recruitment, we have access to the most popular job portals and recruitment sites to enable us to hunt for those positions.

Job Description

RPO Recruitment's client, a dynamic property development company based in Cape Town is seeking to appoint a Junior Project Manager to join their growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of large-scale residential developments from early planning stages through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing large-scale residential housing developments from town planning and approvals through to project completion
• Support the coordination of all project phases, ensuring alignment with approved scope, programme, and budget
• Monitor project progress and assist in driving timely delivery of key milestones
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
• Help identify, escalate, and resolve project challenges to minimise delays and disruptions
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and administrative tracking
• Support overall project governance and compliance requirements

Requirements:

• BSc Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related built environment qualification
• 1 - 2 years' experience in project management, preferably within large-scale development projects
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery stages
• Strong coordination and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Effective stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail with strong administrative capability
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
• Strong problem-solving ability, particularly under pressure