Project Coordinator x1
Job Title:
Project Coordinator
Company:
MC Technology Staffing
Location:
Bloemfontein, Free State
(On-site | Manufacturing Industry)
Job Type:
Permanent | Full-time
Job Purpose:
The Project Coordinator will oversee and manage projects related to the manufacturing and delivery of transformers and miniature substations. The role ensures timely execution, compliance with quality standards, and effective coordination between departments, suppliers, and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Coordination:
Develop project timelines and manage transformer/substation project workflows
Coordinate across engineering, production, procurement, and quality departments
Track schedules and ensure deadlines are consistently met
Maintain project documentation (HSE, test results, route surveys, payment milestones, delivery notes)
Stakeholder Management:
Act as liaison between clients, suppliers, and internal teams
Communicate project progress, milestones, and risks
Update stakeholders regularly on project tracking
Procurement & Inventory:
Work with procurement to source materials and components
Monitor inventory to avoid production delays
Issue early warnings or delay notifications if needed
Quality & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
Support QA processes to uphold manufacturing standards
Share documentation with relevant teams
Risk Management & Problem-Solving:
Identify project risks and apply mitigation strategies
Resolve issues during production, testing, or delivery
Reporting & Documentation:
Maintain detailed records of progress, costs, issues
Submit management reports on key project milestones
Capture lessons learned for continuous improvement
Logistics & Delivery:
Oversee dispatch and delivery schedules
Coordinate with logistics teams to avoid transport delays
Additional Duties:
Perform ad hoc tasks beyond formal job description
Collaborate closely with the internal project team for weekly planning
Role will initially be more internally focused, with less direct client interaction
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant technical or engineering qualification (not specified but implied based on manufacturing environment)
Experience in project coordination within manufacturing or engineering sectors is advantageous
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage documentation and coordinate with multiple departments
Must be able to work proactively and independently
Ideal Candidate Traits:
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong communicator across teams and stakeholders
Comfortable working under pressure
Able to take initiative and handle dynamic responsibilities