2021_96 Portfolio Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Our client is recruiting for a Portfolio Coordinator for a 6 month contract, renewable depending on performance. Position based in Johannesburg Northern suburbs. 1 position available.

POSITION INFO:
Purpose:

The portfolio coordinator role is responsible for assisting the project managers and portfolio manager with all co-ordination activities related to the projects within the portfolio. Assist with co-ordination with procurement/supply chain, the PMO, vendors, resources and any other internal and external stakeholders to the projects.

Typical tasks:

• Track project cash flow in accordance with Supply chain and PMO requirements.
• Co-ordinate purchase orders, invoice payments between the project and supply chain.
• Provide input to project and portfolio reporting with regards to project finance and/or progress.
• Manage and track project invoices and vendor payments.
• Document Management and version control in accordance with organizational governance requirements.
• Set up and manage portfolio feedback sessions as/when required per portfolio and track attendance and apologies.
• Follow-up and assist Project Managers and/or team members on the timely generation of project reporting and other documentation.
• Co-ordinate and manage (in conjunction with project/portfolio managers) the process for document approval and update.

Knowledge:
Formal qualifications:

• PMP/CAPM and/or Prince2 Certification (Preferred),
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in similar role.

Role-specific knowledge:

• Highly proficient in Project Management principles
• Highly numerate, with strong financial management
• Strong supplier & people management skills
• Strong knowledge of document management and version tracking
• Advantageous if you have experience in the mining industry

Safety Knowledge:
Provides a consistent outstanding role model in relation to safety practices with a deep understanding of the importance of safety

Technical skills:
Ability to:

• Understand required portfolio outputs and how own work contributes
• Make recommendations on how to improve required work outputs
• Compliance with policy and work frameworks
• Must have strong client orientation and excellent relationship skills
• The candidate will need ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Very strong financial acumen essential
• Previous experience with Clarizen and SAP advantageous
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office products essential

 

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