Project Planner

SUMMARY:
Project Planner

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Project Planner

Location: South Africa, Northern Cape, Northern Cape

Job Type: 14 month Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain project schedules using project management software
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays or issues
• Prepare reports on project status, including milestones and budget updates
• Assist in resource allocation and budget planning for projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met
• Reports to the on-site construction manager
• Supporting the on-site construction manager and Project Manager
• Scheduler to be involved in all meetings with the Contractor and provide planning related inputs to support function readiness
• Plan in detail a 2-week look ahead for construction activities in detailed measurable blocks taking into account all dependent document submissions which need to be in an approved state for works to commence
• Update progress, document and provide photographic evidence of daily progress and deficiencies
• Three sites are near: Nieuwehoop Substation (Northern Cape Province); Mookodi Substation (North West Province); Aggeneis Substation (Northern Cape Province)

Education:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a project planner or scheduler in the construction industry

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Understanding of construction project lifecycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Proven experience as a project planner or scheduler in the construction industry
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities