Company: 1Life Insurance
Industry: Financial Services & Long-Term Insurance
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference Number: OLI-1882
Opportunity Type: Graduate Internship / Learnership Programme
Work Level: Student / Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Stipend: Monthly Market-Related Allowance
Posted Date: 23 July 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled / Urgent Intake
About 1Life Insurance & The Project Management Office
1Life Insurance is South Africa’s leading direct life insurer, providing simple, affordable, and multi-generational financial protection. Operating in a fast-paced financial technology environment, 1Life continually executes dynamic business transformation, software deployment, and operational improvement projects.
The Project Coordinator Intern will join 1Life’s Project Management Office (PMO). In this entry-level development role, you will work directly alongside experienced project managers and cross-functional teams, gaining practical hands-on exposure to project scheduling, stakeholder communication, administrative coordination, and project lifecycle management in the financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities & Learning Exposure
As a Project Coordinator Intern, you will gain hands-on workplace experience across four foundational project management pillars:
1. Project Administration & Documentation
- Documentation Management: Assist in compiling, organizing, and archiving key project collateral, including project plans, charters, meeting minutes, and action logs.
- Schedule Tracking: Help track project milestones, task progress, and delivery timelines against established project schedules.
2. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
- Meeting Support: Schedule, coordinate, and organize project meetings, workshops, and review sessions across various operational departments.
- Action Tracking: Record meeting minutes and follow up on outstanding action items with assigned team members to ensure accountability.
3. Resource & Status Reporting
- Status Reports: Support the PMO team in compiling routine project status updates and progress dashboards for management review.
- Data Maintenance: Keep project management tools and tracking spreadsheets updated with real-time operational data.
4. Team Support & Continuous Learning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional business units (IT, Marketing, Operations, and Compliance) to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Professional Growth: Participate in structured mentorship and professional development initiatives designed to launch your project management career.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this graduate opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualification: A completed Degree or National Diploma in:
- Project Management / Project Administration
- Business Management / Business Administration
- (or a closely related commercial/administrative qualification)
- Employment Status: Must be a recent graduate seeking entry-level project management workplace experience.
- Computer Literacy: Good proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Communication: Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Organizational Ability: High attention to detail with strong personal time-management and planning skills.
- Team Alignment: Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment to achieve common goals.
- Deadline Driven: Proactive approach to meeting project schedules and following up on pending deliverables.
- Growth Mindset: High motivation, detail orientation, and an eagerness to learn professional PMO methodologies.
Career Advice for 1Life Applicants
- Highlight Project Methodologies & Software: If your tertiary studies covered frameworks like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or tools such as MS Project, Trello, or Jira, highlight these skills clearly in your CV.
- Detail Academic Project Experience: On your resume, include a brief summary of university group projects or assignments where you took charge of planning, organizing schedules, or coordinating team deliverables.
- Double-Check Your Application Email: Ensure your subject line includes the position name and reference number (OLI-1882) so your CV is routed directly to the PMO recruitment team.
Sample Interview Preparation Questions
Project Management Questions
- Question (Task Prioritization): “When coordinating project deliverables across multiple busy departments, how do you follow up on outstanding action items without disrupting their daily operations?”
- Question (Meeting Minutes & Tracking): “What steps do you take to ensure that meeting minutes and action logs accurately reflect team commitments and timelines?”
Behavioral Questions
- Question (Handling Tight Schedules): “Describe a time during your university studies when a project deadline was at risk. How did you organize your team to ensure successful completion?”
📥 How to Apply
To apply for the Project Coordinator Internship position at 1Life Insurance:
- Prepare your updated CV, certified copy of your South African ID, and certified copies of your Degree/Diploma & Academic Transcripts in PDF format.
- Email your application directly to the 1Life recruitment team:
- Email Recipient:
jhbjobs@1life.co.za - Subject Line Format: Application: Project Coordinator Internship (Ref: OLI-1882) – [Your Full Name]