Assistant Project Coordinator - Security ICT Projects

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 Expires: Not specified View Jobs in Engineering / Technical
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Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

  • Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of Security and ICT projects.
  • Assist in developing project schedules, work plans, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate daily activities of field engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Track project progress and follow up on outstanding activities to ensure deadlines are achieved.
  • Coordinate project kick-off meetings and site mobilization activities.

Site Operations

  • Coordinate site surveys, installations, testing, commissioning, and project handovers.
  • Ensure technical teams have the required equipment, materials, documentation, and site access.
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and identify potential issues affecting project delivery.
  • Support quality inspections to ensure installations meet approved specifications and client expectations.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Serve as the primary coordination point between clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and monitor action items to completion.
  • Maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including work schedules, site reports, progress reports, variation requests, and completion records.
  • Prepare regular project status updates highlighting milestones, risks, challenges, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure all project documentation is complete, organized, and readily accessible.

Logistics & Resource Management

  • Coordinate procurement requests and monitor delivery of equipment and materials to project sites.
  • Track project inventory and support reconciliation upon project completion.
  • Coordinate transport, accommodation (where applicable), permits, and site access for project teams.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Support implementation of quality assurance procedures throughout project execution.
  • Identify potential project risks, delays, and technical challenges and escalate appropriately.
  • Promote compliance with company Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies and client requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in project coordination, project support, or technical operations within the Security Systems, ICT, ELV, Telecommunications, or Systems Integration industry.
  • Experience coordinating technical teams and multiple project activities simultaneously.
  • Good understanding of project coordination principles and project lifecycle management.
  • Experience preparing project documentation, schedules, reports, and progress updates.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, or similar platforms is an added advantage.
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or the ability to interpret technical drawings is desirable.
  • Valid driving licence is an added advantage.

Preferred Technical Exposure

Candidates with experience supporting projects involving one or more of the following solutions will have a distinct advantage:

  • CCTV & Video Surveillance Systems
  • Access Control Systems
  • Time & Attendance Solutions
  • Intruder Alarm Systems
  • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
  • Structured Cabling
  • Fibre Optic Installations
  • Networking Infrastructure
  • Wireless Solutions
  • Audio Visual (AV) Systems
  • Data Centre or ICT Infrastructure Projects
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