Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - JhbFull job descriptionDescriptionSONNENGLAS® is a startup company based in Germany and South Africa. We create innovative consumer products and experiences that are in harmony with nature. Our mission is to create everyday consumer products that are beautifully designed, useful and run 100% on solar energy, while contributing to social and environmental problems. Proudly made in South Africa, our award-winning products have been sold over 2 million times worldwide in 11 countries.SONNENGLAS® team is looking for a ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER based in South Africa who is excited to join a small team to help us solve problems bigger than ourselves. Our product is manufactured according to FAIR TRADE standards in Johannesburg employing over 60 workers from the townships of Soweto and Alexandra.You will work closely and collaboratively in cross-functional team with teammates spread across the globe helping uns moving projects of all kinds forward. Our team works together remotely and we have been doing so since our inception and not as a result of COVID-19. Even though work happens remotely and this job is open to anybody residing in South Africa, we would prefer candidates in the Johannesburg area with willingness to also work on projects in person. As many team members are bi-lingual and many projects are implemented on the German speaking market, we also prefer candidates with German language skill.sJob type: Full-time (40hrs/week)You will be responsible for:Assist our project managers in projects of all kinds and take over smaller projects yourself. Our projects can be related to the development of new markets, related to accounting or our supply chain. In addition we work with organization ensuring FAIR TRADE standards and also manage quality control procedures. We seek a generalist with with the ability and flexibility to dive into all kinds of work and help us "get things done". We can tailor the projects and work to your background, so we don't want to give a too narrow description here. We consider ourselves a startup and we are a small and effective team. The work is broad and requires a hands-on mentality. If you are an individual with common sense and an education related to the field, we are interested in interviewing you.Any other tasks as required in order to offer excellent results as a team, including but not limited to back office tasks and administrative works.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree.Minimum of 2 years of work experience.Previous experience in project management or a similar role.Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Highly organized and able to multitask.Important: Digital proficiency:As a remote team we use many digital tools and require you to be experienced in using such. You should have a very good command and understanding of spreadsheet and the Google Workspace Office suite.MindsetStart-up mindset. We are looking for an individual who enjoys an ambiguous situation in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with a small team. While the primary role will be assisting project managers, as a member of a startup, an ideal person would enjoy taking on more responsibility if necessary.Has an ever-growing mindset. Enjoys always learning something new, working towards perfection and understanding that there is always some room for improvement.A deep passion to solve social and environmental problems.SkillsExcellent team skills.Effective prioritization and multi-tasking skills.Strong problem-solving skills.Fantastic listening skills.Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.*Ability to work from home professionally.This position is not for everybody. While working from home sounds convenient and comforting, because we value our customer experience over anything, the level of work required for this job will be demanding in terms of both speed and quality.Bonus points if you have:- German language skills- Driving licenseSalary and benefits:Salary is competitive for the region.Your teammates across 6 countries have an exceptional balance of excellence, dedication and personality.How to apply:Please fill out our application form: value the mindset and enthusiasm and personality over the skills or work experience. On the application, please explain why you are the best candidate for this position by providing examples from your past experience.We will get in touch if it seems like a good match!Job Types: Full-time, Contract, PermanentEducation:Bachelors (Preferred)Location:Johannesburg, Gauteng (Preferred)Licence:Driving License (Preferred)Language:English, German (Preferred)Work Remotely:YesCOVID-19 Precaution(s):Remote interview processPersonal protective equipment provided or requiredPlastic shield at work stationsTemperature screeningsSocial distancing guidelines in placeVirtual meetingsSanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place