Project Planner – Underground Mining

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Planner for an underground mining project in Heidelberg, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing, coordinating, monitoring and maintaining detailed schedules for underground mining, engineering and construction activities to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.

The candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, strong planning and Excel skills, and be willing to travel to site.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as a Project Planner, preferably in underground mining or related engineering/construction.
• Underground mining experience is essential.
• Qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
• Experience working on underground mining projects and multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Knowledge of milestones, critical path analysis, resource planning and progress tracking.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to and work at underground mine/project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and programmes for underground mining projects.
• Develop schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Update and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Monitor actual project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations and potential delays.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify activities that may impact project completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Mining Teams, Construction Teams and Contractors to obtain accurate progress information.
• Prepare short-, medium- and long-term project schedules.
• Track project milestones, key deliverables and contractual deadlines.
• Assist with resource planning, including labour, equipment, materials and contractor requirements.
• Monitor progress of underground mining, construction and engineering activities against planned schedules.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Attend project planning and progress meetings and provide detailed scheduling updates.
• Identify potential schedule risks and assist with the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Assist Project Managers with forecasting project completion dates and assessing schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate project planning documentation, progress records and schedule reports.
• Assist with project controls, progress measurement and performance reporting.
• Coordinate schedule information from various project disciplines and ensure programme integration.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor progress against approved programmes.
• Ensure project schedules remain aligned with mine requirements, project objectives, contractual obligations and safety requirements.
• Provide planning support during project execution and assist with resolving scheduling issues.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, client requirements and relevant mining and industry standards.
• Perform any additional planning and project control duties as required by Management.

Skills

3–5 years' experience as a Project Pl​

Education

Relevant qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Planner – Underground Mining

A leading mining and engineering company based in Heidelberg, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join its underground mining project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring and maintaining detailed project schedules for underground mining, engineering and construction activities, ensuring that project milestones, resources and deliverables are effectively managed and projects are delivered within the required timeframes.

• 3–5 years' experience as a Project Planner, preferably within the underground mining, mining projects, engineering or construction industry.
• Underground mining experience is essential.
• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
• Experience working on underground mining projects and multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Knowledge of project milestones, critical path analysis, resource planning and progress tracking.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to and work at underground mine/project sites as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3–5 years' experience as a Project Planner, preferably within the underground mining, mining projects, engineering or construction industry.
• Underground mining experience is essential.
• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
• Experience working on underground mining projects and multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Knowledge of project milestones, critical path analysis, resource planning and progress tracking.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to and work at underground mine/project sites as required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and programmes for underground mining projects.
• Develop schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Update and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Monitor actual project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations and potential delays.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify activities that may impact project completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Mining Teams, Construction Teams and Contractors to obtain accurate progress information.
• Prepare short-, medium- and long-term project schedules.
• Track project milestones, key deliverables and contractual deadlines.
• Assist with resource planning, including labour, equipment, materials and contractor requirements.
• Monitor progress of underground mining, construction and engineering activities against planned schedules.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Attend project planning and progress meetings and provide detailed scheduling updates.
• Identify potential schedule risks and assist with the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Assist Project Managers with forecasting project completion dates and assessing schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate project planning documentation, progress records and schedule reports.
• Assist with project controls, progress measurement and performance reporting.
• Coordinate schedule information from various project disciplines and ensure programme integration.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor progress against approved programmes.
• Ensure project schedules remain aligned with mine requirements, project objectives, contractual obligations and safety requirements.
• Provide planning support during project execution and assist with resolving scheduling issues.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, client requirements and relevant mining and industry standards.
• Perform any additional planning and project control duties as required by Management.

Closing Date:

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 1 September 2026. You may still submit your CV for this position until 23September 2026.

PoPI Act Compliance:

Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.