Junior Project Planner: Launch Your Engineering Projects

University of Fort Hare; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants invites applications for a Junior Project Planner for a leading engineering and project management company based in Pretoria East, Gauteng. You will assist with developing, updating and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Requirements include 1–3 years in planning or project administration, basic Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project skills, strong Excel, good attention to detail and communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in planning, project coordination or project administration in engineering, construction, mining or EPCM industry.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Update project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Monitor project progress and report on schedule performance.
• Assist with identifying delays, schedule deviations and potential risks.
• Prepare short-term and long-term project schedules.
• Provide scheduling support to Project Planner and Project Manager.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

1–3 years experience

Education

Relevant qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field

Job description

Marvel Placement Consultants invites applications for a Junior Project Planner for a leading engineering and project management company based in Pretoria East, Gauteng. You will assist with developing, updating and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Requirements include 1–3 years in planning or project administration, basic Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project skills, strong Excel, good attention to detail and communication.