Project Planner

Senet; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is hiring a Project Planner to manage project schedules and collaborate closely with teams on EPCM projects. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of planning experience and proficiency in tools like MS Projects and Primavera. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of engineering through innovative project delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in project execution planning.
• 4+ years as a planner on EPCM projects.
• 3+ years on-site during construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master project schedules with resource loading.
• Monitor progress vs. baseline and manage critical paths.
• Lead schedule risk analysis and recovery planning.
• Interface with fabricators, suppliers, and contractors.
• Deliver insightful reports and presentations to leadership.
• Drive planning governance, control, and integration across disciplines.

Skills

Expert in MS Projects & Primavera

Strong understanding of engineering disciplines

Skilled in resource loading, histograms, and schedule integration

Excellent communicator and report writer

Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Dynamics

Education

Primavera P6 Professional Advanced certification

MS Projects Certification

PMI-SP Qualification

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera P6

Job description

We're Hiring – Project Planner @ SENET

SENET is looking for a Project Planner to join our dynamic team and help drive excellence across our EPCM engineering projects.

Location: Greenstone, Johannesburg.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our project delivery, reporting directly to the Project Manager and collaborating with the Planning Lead.

Your mission: develop and manage detailed execution schedules that keep our projects on track and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master project schedules with resource loading
• Monitor progress vs. baseline and manage critical paths
• Lead schedule risk analysis and recovery planning
• Interface with fabricators, suppliers, and contractors
• Deliver insightful reports and presentations to leadership
• Drive planning governance, control, and integration across disciplines

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, analytical planner with a proven track record in EPCM environments and a passion for precision.

Qualifications (Advantageous but not required)

• Primavera P6 Professional Advanced Rel 17 or higher certification
• MS Projects Certification
• PMI-SP Qualification

Experience

• 6+ years in project execution planning
• 4+ years as a planner on EPCM projects
• 3+ years on-site during construction phases

Skills & Attributes

• Expert in MS Projects & Primavera
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines
• Skilled in resource loading, histograms, and schedule integration
• Excellent communicator and report writer
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Microsoft Dynamics

Why SENET?

At SENET, we don’t just plan projects — we shape the future of engineering.

Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in execution.

Ready to take the next step?

Send your CV to and let’s build something extraordinary together.