Project Co-Ordinator | Affinity Health

Affinity Health Job Vacancies – Project Co-Ordinator

A Medical Insurance Company in Benoni is seeking a Project Co-Ordinator to support the project-related efforts of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams. The role involves facilitating project completion and tracking projects’ performance against timelines, costs, and quality indicators.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop project plans aligned with the company’s directives.
• Manage the timely and cost-effective implementation of projects.
• Develop reports on project progress and completion statistics.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to facilitate project completion.

Key Tasks

Develop Project Plans:

• Collaborate with the company and clients to define project requirements.
• Define, scope, and plan projects and their work breakdown structures (WBS) according to accepted Project Management methodology.
• Confirm clear specifications of responsibilities regarding stakeholders’ scope, quality of deliverables, costs, and timelines.

Manage Implementation:

• Ensure tasks comply with in-house procedures and quality standards.
• Drive successful project completion through all phases.
• Maintain project business case and budget throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist in procuring external resources and services.

Develop Project Reports:

• Consolidate project-related data into tracking reports.
• Validate accuracy and data integrity of project-related information.
• Compile monthly reports highlighting significant project blocks, deliverables, and progress.
• Present regular progress reports and updated plans to stakeholders.

Engage with Stakeholders:

• Hold kick-off meetings and ongoing progress updates.
• Define communication frequency, method, and content for each stakeholder group.
• Solicit stakeholder feedback to incorporate throughout the project.
• Regularly communicate updates, milestones, and changes to stakeholders.
• Maintain records of all communications and engagement activities.

Location: Benoni Office, with occasional travel to other branches.

Essential Qualifications

• Matric
• Professional accreditation in Programme and/or Project Management (e.g., Prince2, MSP, PMP)
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., SDLC, PDLC)

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Project Management or equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 2 years Project Management Experience in business analytics and intelligence, Financial Services, or Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Minimum of 2 years direct experience in managing successful projects.
• Proven Project Management and Change Management skills.
• Practical exposure to governance, control, and risk management.
• Ability to negotiate/influence at senior level.
• Good understanding of Business and Technology Change Lifecycles.
• Project Management experience on IT and Cybersecurity projects.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in report building, data analytics, and communications.
• Attention to detail.
• Innovative thinker.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Attributes

• Decisive and action-oriented.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Innovative thinker.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Honest, Hardworking, and Humble.