Project Planner â Engineering Projects

Recruiter:

C3 Resources

Job Ref:

JHB000137/NS

Date posted:

Monday, March 30, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

R300 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
ð Project Planner – Engineering Projects
ð Location: Centurion (Office-based / Site support as required)
ð¢ Department: Project Management / Engineering
ð¼ Employment Type: One year Contract
ðµ Remuneration: R300 000 - R480 000 pa, CTC

About the Company
We are a well-established multidisciplinary engineering company delivering high-quality engineering, manufacturing, and project execution solutions across many industrial sectors. With a strong focus on technical excellence, schedule certainty, and cost control, we support complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Planner to support the successful planning, scheduling, and monitoring of engineering projects. The role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with contractual and engineering requirements. The Project Planner works closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, and Site Teams.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules In line with approved work breakdown structures (WBS) in MS Project, aligned with project scope and engineering deliverables
Update and maintain project schedules with actual progress data and forecasting dates received from engineering, expeditor, procurement, OEM's and fabricators
Assist with resource loading, man-hour forecasting, and progress measurement
Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks, and recommend corrective actions
Perform critical path and float analysis to support decision-making
Track engineering, procurement, fabrication, and site activities against the baseline programme
Provide updates to Senior Project Manager
Prepare progress reports, schedule updates, and look-ahead plans for management and clients
Support cost and resource planning in collaboration with project controls and management teams
Assist with change management, including schedule impact assessments
Ensure planning aligns with contractual milestones and reporting requirements
Participate in project review meetings and planning workshops

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Planner with demonstrated proficiency in MS Project and at least five years of proven experience within an EPC environment, supported by a strong technical background.
Strong understanding of engineering project life cycles and execution methodologies
Solid analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
High attention to detail, structured working style, and deadline-driven mindset

Why Join Us

Exposure to technically challenging engineering projects
Collaborative, professional engineering environment
Opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and project managers
Competitive remuneration aligned with skills and experience
Long-term career growth within a stable engineering organisation

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