Principle / Senior Planner (Mining EPC Projects) â Limpopo

Mecs Africa; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks a competent professional for a senior planning role within major EPC projects in Polokwane. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience, including substantial supervisory responsibilities, and will lead project planning efforts. This site-based role also offers accommodation and the possibility of contract extension beyond December. Join our team and contribute to essential project delivery and management.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

R&R weekends in 4-star lodges

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in planning, including 8+ years in supervisory roles.
• Certification in project management (PMP or similar) is preferred.
• Strong expertise in earned value management and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and scheduling function for major projects.
• Supervise planning staff and oversee project schedules.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and deliverables.

Skills

Project Planning

EPC Project Management

Risk Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Technical NHD

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Cost Measurement Tools

Job description

A university degree in engineering, or Technical NHD plus 15 years supervisory related project controls experience on major EPC projects.

Extensive technical and leadership training and project related seminars.

Certification by PMI (PMP) and or AACE / similar accredited project management institute an advantage.

Willing to undergo rigorous in-house PCDP and quality training Ten plus (10+) years of progressive planning experience to include a minimum of eight years supervisory experience in EPC project planning and scheduling, earned value & risk analysis, performance measurement, and milestones & project auditing.

This level covers positions responsible for planning and directing activities of the planning / scheduling function on a portfolio basis of corporate or major projects.

Advanced Microsoft applications skills.

Advanced MS Projects and other Project Planning Software.

Expert knowledge of WPMP and other Project Management and Planning methodologies.

Demonstrable record of effecting improvements in project delivery.

Understanding of basic finance and accounting.

Fully capable of application of skills and methods in cost engineering, estimating and planning engineering as contained in WPMP & EMS standard practices.

Sound understanding of project delivery phases, activities performed in each phase, and deliverables at the end of each phase Constructability & VIP reviews / Cost Estimate / Execution Plan.

Have sufficient experience working on major EPCM and / or EPC contracts, in working on projects in various industrial sectors.

Strong knowledge of, and the interrelationship of a good technical project scope definition, quality of the schedule and estimate, construction sequence and execution, procurement and contracting strategies, commissioning and start up Strong working knowledge of coding structures for EPC projects WBS, EPS, OBS, RBS, Client Coding Requirements, calendars, activity codes & values, activity identification assignment, auto-cad rules, etc.

Capable of setting up project schedule in accordance with good project management practices based on critical path methodology (Level I to IV Work Schedules), which describes the sequence of work and identifies the significant task interdependencies required to meet the project scope of work.

Working experience with scheduling (and cost control) software; able to put activities in schedules, assign resources (in conjunction with CBS), identify critical paths and high risk activities, producing progress S-curves and histograms, and do analysis on how long it will take to accomplish the project Full understanding of cross-functional interfaces with, and deliverables engineering, procurement materials & sub-contracts, estimating, cost management, construction & commissioning, safety, quality, finance / accounting, and document control Capable of managing impact of change & trends and resulting re-schedules / re-baselines Capable of developing and managing EPC progress through activities and deliverables using earned value (EVM), cost and schedule performance indicators CPI / SPI / MPI Working knowledge of Earned Value Measurement (EVM ANSI EIA-B) in engineering, procurement & construction Extensive experience with planning / scheduling systems and tools Primavera P6, Cost Measurement tools, Progress and Performance Measurement tools (including Time Management systems) Working knowledge of schedule risk analysis process and tools - quantitative Possess extensive experience in progress measurements and progress reporting for engineering, procurement and construction Ability to work well as an integral part of a large project team that includes the customer, engineering disciplines, construction management team, and 3rd party suppliers Capable of developing and delivering a professional presentation in slide show, report and verbal format for an audience of 5+ persons Effective analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, individuals both inside and outside the project team Strong work ethic, produces accurate and credible deliverables, and the ability to meet deadlines Exercises considerable independent judgement in administering the planning / scheduling control functions; receives little technical guidance; is expected to analyse very complex problems and reach sound conclusions.

Works under administrative direction; work is reviewed in accordance with the meeting of project goals, supervises the work of the project planning / scheduling staff - Site based position.

• Accommodation will be provided.

4 star lodges)- RnR Weekends Contract until December with a possible 1 year extension.