Project Research Coordinator

1 day ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ExecutivePlacements Full time

Recruiter:
Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:
SM1299

Date posted:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:
R per month highly negotiable

SUMMARY:
Experience in Research, fieldwork management and coordination, ideally in monitoring, evaluation, research or learning contexts.

POSITION INFO:
You will serve as the administrative and project coordination backbone across Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning projects, ensuring efficient scheduling, tracking, reporting, and liaison, while acting as a core team member under the supervision of the Operations Manager and being answerable to the relevant project manager. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys working across multiple projects and countries.

Qualification & Skills:

  • Qualification in Project Management / Business Administration or related field.
  • NGO, Research, Consulting space work experience
  • Proficient in tools such as Excel/Google Sheets, project trackers, cloud-based planning
  • Ability to work within matrix structures, supporting cross functional teams
  • Adaptive, growth oriented, and receptive to coordinated learning culture
  • Excellent multitasking and time management
  • Strong organisational and administrative capacity
  • Clear communicator, adept at minute taking, action item tracking and follow up

Duties:

  • Project Coordination & Administration
  • Manage logistics, schedule fieldwork, coordinate events, knowledge management, coordinate meetings, manage fieldwork advances and reconciliations, coordinate fieldworker schedules
  • Support the Lead Coordinator involvement across projects - manage scheduling, meeting logistics, documentation, deadlines
  • Maintain tracker for each of assigned projects to prevent overcommitment
  • Prepare meeting minutes, action point follow up, document submissions, and internal/external reporting
  • Communicate with consultants internal and external to organisation

This role is for an assertive, proactive skilled Co-ordinator looking for an amazing opportunity to start the new year. If this sounds like you, forward your CV by applying directy to this ad. Note that suitable candidates will be contacted telephonically and via email. Thank You.

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