Junior Project Planner: Engineering & Site Scheduling

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden South Africa Division is seeking a Junior Planner to develop and track project schedules at Middelburg sites. You will work with the Project Manager, liaise with construction teams, and oversee turnkey engineering and site installation timelines to ensure on-time delivery.

Applicants should have an engineering degree and at least three years of scheduling experience, with proficiency in MS Projects, Primavera P6, and MS Office. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng/ BTech/ NDip in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Project Management Certification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules and update progress against milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and site teams on schedule risks and changes.
• Manage turnkey engineering, procurement and site installation timelines.
• Report daily/weekly on progress, risks and status to management.
• Prepare progress reports, baselines, S-curves and look-ahead plans.
• Adjust plans to meet contractual completion and manage changes.
• Coordinate subcontractors to finish projects safely and on time.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Customer liaison

Team coordination

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech / NDip in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Howden South Africa Division is seeking a Junior Planner to develop and track project schedules at Middelburg sites. You will work with the Project Manager, liaise with construction teams, and oversee turnkey engineering and site installation timelines to ensure on-time delivery.

Applicants should have an engineering degree and at least three years of scheduling experience, with proficiency in MS Projects, Primavera P6, and MS Office. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential.