Lead Workshop Scheduler - Heavy Fabrication

Recruitpro Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitpro Solutions is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator in Gauteng to manage master workshop schedules using Microsoft Project for complex, parallel workloads including fabrication and mining machinery components. You will balance workloads across machine, fabrication, and assembly shops while tracking progress to meet delivery windows.

The role requires at least 5 years of planning experience in heavy fabrication, with mining machinery exposure being highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in planning/scheduling within heavy fabrication.
• Direct exposure to mining machinery is highly advantageous.
• Relevant diplomas are advantageous (NQF Level 5+).

Responsibilities

• Create master workshop schedules using Microsoft Project for parallel workloads.
• Update workflows to balance work distribution across machines, fabrication, and assembly.
• Identify critical paths to anticipate bottlenecks and prevent delays.
• Track daily jobs and forecast completion dates based on performance data.
• Provide scheduling support to optimize cross-department workflows.

Skills

Strong logical thinking

Assertive communication

Resilience and adaptability

Reading and interpreting drawings

Education

High school diploma (NQF Level 4)

National Diploma or Higher Certificate (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

MS Word

BOM knowledge

Job description

Recruitpro Solutions is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator in Gauteng to manage master workshop schedules using Microsoft Project for complex, parallel workloads including fabrication and mining machinery components. You will balance workloads across machine, fabrication, and assembly shops while tracking progress to meet delivery windows.

The role requires at least 5 years of planning experience in heavy fabrication, with mining machinery exposure being highly advantageous.