Project Controller/ Project Coordinator

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.

  • Key Roles and Responsibilities

Project Administration

  • Maintain project documentation, filing systems, and records in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, and action registers.
  • Track project deliverables, deadlines, and follow-up actions.
  • Coordinate meetings and assist with tender and proposal documentation.
  • Ensure project information is accurate and maintained according to company procedures.

Schedule and Progress Tracking

  • Develop and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and schedules.
  • Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and progress.
  • Follow up with internal teams, suppliers, and subconsultants on outstanding actions.
  • Support resource planning and project scheduling activities.
  • Prepare regular progress reports for Project Managers.

Financial and Commercial Support

  • Monitor project budgets, expenditure, and resource hours.
  • Track project performance against approved budgets.
  • Prepare and coordinate client invoicing processes.
  • Process and track supplier and subcontractor invoices.
  • Maintain records of project costs, variations, commitments, and procurement activities.
  • Support financial reporting and cash flow monitoring.

Contract and Commercial Administration

  • Assist with contract and purchase order administration.
  • Maintain registers for claims, commitments, and variations.
  • Track subcontractor expenditures against budgets.
  • Manage contractual correspondence and payment follow-ups.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Document Control and Quality Management

  • Manage document registers, revision histories, and document transmittals.
  • Control the distribution and archiving of project deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with quality management systems and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate document control processes.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and subconsultants.
  • Facilitate communication between project teams and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinate meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Follow up on requests for information and project actions.

Technical and Project Support

  • Assist with technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
  • Support project execution and study phases.
  • Maintain project databases and trackers.
  • Collect project data and support reporting activities.
  • Develop an understanding of engineering and renewable energy projects.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve project administration and reporting.
  • Support the development of templates, systems, and procedures.
  • Assist with implementing digital tools and reporting platforms.
  • Education and Experience Requirements

Education

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in:
    • Project Management
    • Engineering
    • Construction Management
    • Quantity Surveying
    • Business Administration
    • Related field

Advantageous

  • Project Management Certification:
    • CAPM
    • PMP
    • PRINCE2
    • Equivalent certification

Experience

Essential

  • 2-5 years' experience in:
    • Project Administration
    • Project Coordination
    • Project Controls
    • Similar project support roles

Advantageous

    • Consulting Engineering
    • Infrastructure Projects
    • Renewable Energy Projects
    • Mining Projects
    • Construction Projects
      • Project Financial Administration
      • Commercial Management
      • Cost Tracking
      • Invoicing Processes
      • Core Competencies

      Project Management Competencies

      • Project coordination and administration
      • Schedule and milestone tracking
      • Resource planning support
      • Progress monitoring and reporting
      • Project lifecycle understanding

      Financial and Commercial Competencies

      • Budget monitoring
      • Cost control and expenditure tracking
      • Financial reporting
      • Commercial administration
      • Contract administration
      • Cash flow monitoring

      Quality and Compliance Competencies

      • Document control management
      • Quality management system compliance
      • Contractual compliance
      • Record management

      Analytical Competencies

      • Data analysis and reporting
      • Problem-solving
      • Performance monitoring
      • Risk awareness and commercial judgment
      • Skills

      Technical Skills

      • Advanced Microsoft Excel
      • Microsoft Word
      • Microsoft PowerPoint
      • Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software
      • SharePoint (advantageous)
      • Document management systems
      • Electronic filing systems
      • Project tracking and reporting tools

      Professional Skills

      • Strong organizational and planning abilities
      • Report writing and documentation
      • Financial administration
      • Budget tracking and invoicing
      • Stakeholder management
      • Contract administration
      • Data management and analysis
      • Technical document review
      • Ability to interpret technical drawings and reports

      Communication Skills

      • Excellent verbal communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Meeting coordination and minute-taking
      • Relationship management
      • Personal Attributes

      The Ideal Candidate Should Demonstrate

      • High attention to detail
      • Professionalism and integrity
      • Strong work ethic
      • Proactive and self-driven attitude
      • Ability to work independently
      • Team-oriented mindset
      • Strong time management skills
      • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
      • Adaptability and flexibility
      • Strong analytical thinking
      • Commercial awareness
      • Ability to perform under pressure
      • Results-oriented approach
      • Continuous improvement mindset
      • Willingness to learn and develop