Construction Planner

Copper Quail; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail is assisting with a Planner opportunity in Sandton, South Africa. This role focuses on large-scale infrastructure projects where the successful candidate will develop and manage project schedules, ensuring timely and aligned execution.

Ideal candidates will have a background in planning for construction, civils, or electrical projects with strong skills in Primavera or MS Projects. Join a dynamic project environment that values planning as a key driver in successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ planning experience in a related field.
• Experience in construction, civil, electrical, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong scheduling and project controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules using Gantt and PERT charts.
• Prepare baseline programmes and milestone schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans.
• Identify delays and schedule deviations.
• Prepare planning reports and dashboards.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Reporting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Primavera

Candy

MS Projects

Job description

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 06/25/2026

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

We are assisting our client with a Planner opportunity on large-scale infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for a project controls professional who enjoys building strong schedules, tracking progress, and helping project teams stay on time and aligned.

Why this opportunity stands out:

Join a growing project environment where planning has real impact on delivery, cost control, and successful execution.

Basic Functions

• Develop project schedules using Gantt and PERT charts.
• Prepare baseline programmes and milestone schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans.
• Identify delays, risks, and schedule deviations.
• Prepare dashboards, histograms, and planning reports.
• Coordinate planning input from project teams and contractors.
• Support tender programmes and project controls requirements.
• Provide resource forecasting and schedule updates.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Primavera, Candy, or MS Projects experience.
• 5–10 years’ planning experience.
• Experience in construction, civils, electrical, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong scheduling and project controls knowledge.
• Good reporting, communication, and analytical skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.