21/10/2026
Vacancy: Ad Hoc Project Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract)
Company: Amalga Training and Development
Location: Allens Nek, Johannesburg
Contract Type: Fixed-term, project-based, with potential for further projects
About Us
Amalga Training and Development is a South African training and compliance provider. We deliver learnerships, skills programmes and value-add training to client companies through hybrid, online, face-to-face and WhatsApp-based delivery, built around each client's operations.
The Role
We're looking for a hands-on Project Coordinator to take ownership of a learner cohort from start to finish. You'll facilitate, assess and/or moderate on legacy qualifications, roll out our value-add training, and keep learners, mentors and clients on track through consistent follow-up.
This is a fixed-term contract of 8 months with a probation period of 2 months. Strong performance may lead to further projects.
Key Responsibilities
Training delivery and quality:
Facilitate learning on legacy qualifications, mainly Generic Management L3 and Business Administration L4.
Assess learner Portfolios of Evidence (PoEs).
Moderate assessments (not assessed by you) in line with SETA and QCTO requirements.
Implement Amalga's value-add training programmes alongside the core qualification.
Prepare learner files and PoEs for internal and external verification.
Cohort management:
Act as the main point of contact for the cohort, keeping learners engaged and on schedule.
Follow up on outstanding work, attendance and submissions, and escalate risks early.
Liaise with host employers and workplace mentors to support learners' workplace components.
Keep learner records and progress tracking accurate and up to date.
Reporting and administration:
Provide regular progress updates to the Amalga team and contribute to client progress reports.
Keep registers, assessment records and project documentation complete and audit-ready.
Support project close-out, including certification and results submission.
Minimum Requirements
Registered Assessor (unit standard 115753) and Moderator (unit standard 115759).
Facilitator qualification (unit standard 117871 or equivalent).
Proven experience facilitating, assessing and moderating Generic Management and/or Business Administration qualifications.
At least 2 to 3 years' experience in learnership or skills development delivery.
Relevant NQF Level 5 qualification or higher in management, business or education and training is beneficial.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with online and WhatsApp-based training tools.
Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle for site visits.
Advantageous
Assessor/moderator registration on additional qualifications (any other scopes are a bonus).
Experience with SETA and QCTO verification and certification processes.
Knowledge of the occupational qualification landscape and the legacy qualification phase-out.
Experience using learner management or tracking systems.
What We're Looking For
Exceptional follow-up and organisational skills. You don't let things slip.
Great people skills, with patience and empathy for learners at different levels.
Confidence engaging with learners, mentors and client management.
Diligence and attention to detail, especially with assessment documentation.
The ability to work independently and manage your own deadlines.
A professional, reliable and solutions-focused approach.
Working Conditions
Office-based in Allens Nek, Johannesburg, with site visits as required.
Fixed-term contract with potential for additional projects.
Salary: Please state your salary expectation in your application.
How to Apply
Email your CV to: [email protected]
Subject line: Ad Hoc Project Coordinator
Applications close: 9 November 2026
By applying, you consent to Amalga processing your personal information for recruitment purposes in line with POPIA. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
