Junior Project Planner

SUMMARY:

SIB Project Planner – Mining Projects

Location: Corporate
Discipline: Projects | Planning
Reporting to: Head of SIB and Execution

Role Summary

Our Client is seeking an experienced SIB Project Planner to support the planning, tracking, and control of short- and long-term mining projects. The role focuses on developing integrated project schedules, monitoring progress, managing changes, and providing accurate reporting across the project lifecycle. The Project Planner works closely with Owners’ Teams, Project Managers, and PMO stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and in line with approved objectives.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in a related field, preferably Project Management
• Minimum 5–7 years’ project planning experience within Mining / SIB project environments
• Strong understanding of project management and project controls
• Proficient in:
  
  • Microsoft Office
  • MS Project
  • Primavera (P6)
• Proven experience managing schedules, progress tracking, forecasting, and reporting
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Willingness to work extended hours when required to meet project milestones

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope and develop detailed, integrated project schedules
• Identify activity sequencing, durations, and resource requirements
• Monitor progress, track variations, trends, and forecast impacts
• Compile planning, progress, and procurement reports for stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project planning records and documentation
• Coordinate change control throughout the project lifecycle
• Establish and manage stakeholder communication schedules
• Review quality and completeness of project deliverables against plan
• Support evaluation of project performance against objectives and milestones

Key Competencies

• Strong planning, organising, and prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to analyse trends and identify systemic risks
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Collaborative team-oriented approach
• Ethical, structured, and solution-focused mindset
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability

 

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