Construction Planner / Scheduler

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Polokwane infrastructure projects

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Contribution to Limpopo development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Planner / Scheduler to develop, maintain and update project schedules for a range of construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, site supervisors and stakeholders to set realistic timelines and ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate brings proven experience in construction planning, and expert proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and critical path.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Analyze requirements and set realistic timelines for all construction phases.
• Monitor progress against baseline and identify deviations.
• Coordinate with teams to gather updates and forecast completion dates.
• Prepare progress reports highlighting milestones, delays, and mitigations.
• Facilitate planning meetings and communicate schedule updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team communication

Scheduling expertise

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Planner / Scheduler to join their team in Polokwane . You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules for a variety of construction projects. This role requires a strong understanding of construction processes, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in scheduling software. You will work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and stakeholders to ensure realistic and achievable project timelines are established and monitored, contributing to efficient project delivery and minimizing delays and cost overruns.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Analyze project requirements and establish realistic timelines for all phases of construction.
• Monitor construction progress against the baseline schedule and identify potential deviations.
• Coordinate with project teams to gather updates and forecast completion dates.
• Prepare regular progress reports, highlighting key milestones, delays, and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate planning meetings and ensure effective communication of schedule updates to all parties.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler.
• Expert proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and critical path analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on significant infrastructure and building projects in Polokwane .
• Continuous learning and professional development in project planning.
• A supportive team environment focused on delivering successful projects.
• Contribution to the development of the Limpopo region.