Senior Infrastructure Planner — Project Controls & Scheduling

Copper Quail; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail is assisting with a Planner opportunity in Sandton, South Africa. This role focuses on large-scale infrastructure projects where the successful candidate will develop and manage project schedules, ensuring timely and aligned execution.

Ideal candidates will have a background in planning for construction, civils, or electrical projects with strong skills in Primavera or MS Projects. Join a dynamic project environment that values planning as a key driver in successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ planning experience in a related field.
• Experience in construction, civil, electrical, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong scheduling and project controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules using Gantt and PERT charts.
• Prepare baseline programmes and milestone schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans.
• Identify delays and schedule deviations.
• Prepare planning reports and dashboards.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Reporting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Primavera

Candy

MS Projects

Job description

Copper Quail is assisting with a Planner opportunity in Sandton, South Africa. This role focuses on large-scale infrastructure projects where the successful candidate will develop and manage project schedules, ensuring timely and aligned execution.

Ideal candidates will have a background in planning for construction, civils, or electrical projects with strong skills in Primavera or MS Projects. Join a dynamic project environment that values planning as a key driver in successful delivery.