Vikand

Junior Project Manager (Entry Level)

Vikand South Africa · $25K/yr

Hospitals and Health Care · 51-200 employees

21 h ago
Remote project-manager Junior (0-2 yrs) Contractor Full-time South Africa
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About the role

The Junior Project Manager will support project planning, scheduling, and documentation across healthcare and maritime initiatives. They will also monitor project progress, track budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met.

What they look for

Project planning Scheduling Project documentation Budget tracking Risk identification Communication Time-management Smartsheet Process improvement Quality assurance

Requirements

Candidates should have or be pursuing a bachelor's degree and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Experience with project management tools like Smartsheet is considered a plus, though not strictly required.

Full description

Junior Project Manager (Entry-Level)

Remote | Independent Contractor

About VIKAND

VIKAND is a global leader in maritime healthcare and risk mitigation solutions, supporting cruise, commercial shipping, yachting, and offshore clients worldwide. Through its network of healthcare professionals and operational experts, VIKAND helps organizations deliver high-quality medical care, wellness programs, and health services in remote and maritime environments.

Launch Your Career in Project Management, Healthcare, and Maritime Operations

Are you a recent graduate, student nearing completion of your degree, or an early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in project management?

VIKAND is seeking a motivated and organized Junior Project Manager to support key initiatives across the healthcare and maritime industries. This is a full-time, remote independent contractor opportunity offering annual compensation of USD $25,000 and valuable exposure to international projects, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

  • Support project planning, scheduling, and tracking
  • Coordinate activities across multiple departments
  • Prepare project documentation, reports, and meeting notes
  • Monitor timelines, deliverables, and project progress
  • Assist with budget tracking and risk identification
  • Collaborate with healthcare, maritime, logistics, and technical stakeholders
  • Support training, quality assurance, and process improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree completed or in progress preferred
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
  • Interest in project management, healthcare, maritime operations, or logistics
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Experience with Smartsheet or similar project management tools is a plus
  • Healthcare or maritime experience is beneficial but not required

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for recent graduates, students nearing degree completion, entry-level project coordinators, and career changers looking to build experience in project management, healthcare operations, and maritime services.

If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your career while contributing to global projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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