Job Description
Job Title:  Project Coordinator
Posting Start Date:  11/7/25
Job Description: 

Purpose of the Job

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with one of South Africa’s leading retail brands, coordinating high-profile projects and partnerships that directly impact customer experience and brand visibility.

Job Description

  • Act as the primary liaison between Aramex, Checkers/Shoprite/Pingo, and their partner suppliers, ensuring seamless communication and delivery of all project rollouts.
  • Manage the end-to-end logistical coordination of campaigns and brand collaborations, from project scoping through to final delivery.
  • Develop and maintain detailed rollout plans, including timelines, dependencies, milestones, and progress tracking.
  • Work closely with Operations, Linehaul, Customer Service, and Warehousing teams to ensure smooth execution of all logistics components.
  • Manage all client communications, ensuring expectations are clearly set and deliverables are met.
  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across all parties.
  • Proactively identify and address potential risks, delays, or challenges that could impact project delivery.
  • Prepare and distribute daily and weekly tracking reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage the capturing, reconciliation, and reporting of PODs, ensuring full accuracy and visibility.
  • Coordinate with the Commercial Team Leader, Regional Commercial Manager and Divisional Chief Executive on client requirements, rate queries, and project-specific costing where necessary.
  • Maintain accurate data and communication logs within Salesforce and other reporting systems.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen client satisfaction.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

  • Matric (Grade 12) qualification essential.
  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in project coordination, client service, or operations within the logistics, FMCG, or retail industry.
  • Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders and delivering time-sensitive projects.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (collections, linehaul, warehousing, and last-mile delivery).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project tracking tools; Salesforce experience advantageous.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have a valid Code 08 driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Leadership Behaviors

Skills

Organization & Planning
Relationship Building
Communication Skills
Customer Centric Mindset
Multitasking
Analytical Thinking
Attention To Details
Problem Solving And Critical Thinking
Adaptability
Teamwork
Cross-Functional Collaboration