Project Planner

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 is looking for a skilled Project Planner to join our team at Grootegeluk Coal in Lephalale, Limpopo. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and mentor planning professionals while ensuring mining projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will manage project schedules, monitor progress, perform critical path and earned value analyses, and provide regular updates to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, expertise in MS Projects or Primavera, and extensive experience in mining project planning. Join Exxaro, a company committed to safety, innovation, diversity, and sustainable growth. Advance your career with a dynamic and supportive employer driving impactful projects in the mining industry.

• National Diploma in a relevant field (Essential/Minimum).
• Certificate First Line Management (Recommended/Desirable)
• Certificate Project Management (Recommended/Desirable)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in project planning, specifically within the mining or heavy industry sector, with exposure to medium to large projects.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Projects or Primavera.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent analytical skills for conducting critical path and earned value analyses to monitor project performance and identify improvement areas.
• Effective communication and teamwork capabilities, including experience mentoring and coaching planning professionals.
• Competence in MS Office Suite relevant packages (Essential/Minimum).
• Valid Public Driving License, Code B (Essential/Minimum).
• Ability to ensure compliance with company standards, governance, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to present project-related information clearly to stakeholders.
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach planning professionals, ensuring adherence to company standards, best practices, and development of accurate project schedules including tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Monitor and track progress of project plans, performing critical path and earned value analyses to identify deviations and ensure timely project delivery within budget.
• Maintain up-to-date project programmes, communicate changes to relevant stakeholders, and provide regular progress reports to project managers and clients.
• Support compliance with company governance, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Coordinate and liaise with operational personnel to align project schedules with project scope, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure document control and adherence to Enterprise Project Management (EPM) standards through centralized capturing systems and quality assurance checks.
• Participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of project planning standards, tools, and methodologies to enhance business performance and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support for capital cost planning and schedule validation, offering expert guidance and support on estimation and schedule development.
• Drive functional excellence by standardizing and simplifying processes, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of accountability and discipline within the project planning team.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients and stakeholders, communicating project planning status effectively and ensuring customer satisfaction through reliable service delivery.