Lead Mining Project Planner & Scheduling Expert

Exxaro Resources; Lephalale; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 980,000; Full time

Job summary

Exxaro Resources in Lephalale, Limpopo, seeks a skilled Project Planner to lead mine project schedules, monitor progress and perform critical path analyses. This permanent role emphasizes mentoring planning professionals, delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate with operations and clients, maintain EPM standards, and drive continuous improvement while upholding OHSA and safety policies in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• National Diploma typical for mining/project planning roles.
• PM certificates add governance knowledge.
• MS Projects/Primavera proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach planning professionals to adhere to standards.
• Monitor progress with critical path and earned value analyses.
• Maintain up-to-date project programmes and report to managers/clients.
• Support governance, OHSA/SHE policies and safe operations.
• Coordinate with operations to align schedules with scope and contracts.
• Ensure document control and use of EPM standards.
• Contribute to evaluating and improving planning standards.

Skills

Mentoring & coaching

Organisational skills

Time management

Analytical skills (CP/EV)

Communication & teamwork

Problem solving

Driving licence (Code B)

OHSA/SHE awareness

Stakeholder communication

Presentation skills

Psychometric assessment

Certificate of Fitness

MS Office Suite

Education

National Diploma in a relevant field

First Line Management certificate

Project Management certificate

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Exxaro Resources in Lephalale, Limpopo, seeks a skilled Project Planner to lead mine project schedules, monitor progress and perform critical path analyses. This permanent role emphasizes mentoring planning professionals, delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will coordinate with operations and clients, maintain EPM standards, and drive continuous improvement while upholding OHSA and safety policies in a dynamic mining environment.