Senior Advisor Planning and Scheduling

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Sunninghill invites applications for a permanent role focused on planning and scheduling advisory. You will provide effective planning, scheduling through all project stages, and manage the master schedule and database to support timely project completion.

The role requires a Degree/Tech in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits and about 5 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Planning and scheduling/project management.
• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide project planning and scheduling throughout all stages of the project life cycle.
• Perform project execution and progress planning and scheduling.
• Manage the master schedule and database.
• Coordinate the updating of plans and report on progress.
• Mentor and coach new planners and schedulers.
• Comply with Eskom and site SHERQ requirements.

Skills

Planning and organising

Analysis/judgement/problem solving

Negotiation/persuasiveness

Communication and engagement

Coaching and mentoring

Teamwork/collaboration

Decision making

Dealing with complexity

Education

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits

Professional Registration Body: Not Applicable

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Production and Operations Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To provide an effective planning and scheduling advisory and support service to ensure the project is well planned and scheduled for timely completion. Task Grade: G15. Business Unit: Asset Management. Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project planning and scheduling throughout all stages of the project life cycle.
• Perform project execution and progress planning and scheduling.
• Manage the master schedule and database.
• Coordinate the updating of plans and report on progress.
• Mentor and coach new planners and schedulers.
• Comply with Eskom and site relevant governance, safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) requirements.

Skills and Competencies Required

Leadership

• Achievement oriented
• Integrity and values
• Business acumen
• Coaching and mentoring
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Providing direction through change

Behavioural

• Dealing with complexity
• Decision making
• Influencing and persuading
• Resilience and flexibility
• Working with authority

Knowledge

Skill

• Analysis/judgement/problem solving
• Negotiation/persuasiveness
• Planning and organising
• Communication and engagement

Qualification(s)

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits
• Professional Registration Body: Not Applicable

Related Minimum Experience

• 5 years of experience in Planning and scheduling/project management

Disclaimer

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

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