Senior Inport Planning Officer

De Beers Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a highly experienced Project Planner to oversee project schedule management and execution within the marine mining sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring project efficiency and effectiveness, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and adherence to financial protocols. This position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of project management within a dynamic environment focused on safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in planning and scheduling.
• At least 5 years in the Marine Mining Industry.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including EVM templates and Pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and scheduling for the In-port Shutdown Team.
• Maintain stakeholder communication and manage progress reporting against the schedule.
• Identify and resolve clashes in project execution.

Skills

Project Planning

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Cost Management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, or NQFL7 equivalent

PMI-SP or PMI-PMP qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Projects

Synchro Pro 4D

Job description

Job Description

This role reports into the Import Technical Support Lead.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing and coordinating the planning and scheduling of the Scopes of Work executed by the In-port Shutdown Team to ensure effective management of projects.

Your role will include:

• Financial Effectiveness
  • Participate in cost-saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.
• Project Planning Effectiveness
  • Create schedules according to Engineering and Projects Scopes of Work and the Work List Database.
  • Integrate the schedule to identify the critical path and opportunities for time savings, discussing these with relevant Engineering Officers.
  • Manage complex EPC and EPCM project schedules.
  • Facilitate meetings with Engineering Officers and Project Engineers prior to projects to finalize schedules.
  • Identify and communicate clashes in work execution within the Project Plan.
  • Update the Project plan throughout the project lifecycle, including any new discovery work loaded into the Works List Database.
• Effective Stakeholder Management
  • Maintain cause and effect records in liaison with strategic stakeholders.
  • Manage progress reporting against the schedule using earned value management techniques.
  • Recommend delivery and sequencing strategies to key stakeholders to de-risk the schedule.
• Safety, Health, Security, and Environmental Effectiveness
  • Ensure adherence to and promote applicable legislation, safety, security, and environmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Client Relationships
  • Build relationships across the De Beers Pipeline and with project stakeholders through continual interaction and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, or NQFL7 equivalent.
• Qualification in Project Planning and Project Management - PMI-SP or PMI-PMP would be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a planning and scheduling environment, with at least 5 years in the Marine Mining Industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (EVM templates, Pivot tables).
• Advanced knowledge of Project Planning software - Primavera P6, MS Projects, and Synchro Pro 4D.
• Intermediate knowledge of producing schedules and animations utilizing Bentley Synchro Pro 4D.

Closing Date: 1 May 2025

Additional Information

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant — for our people, our customers, and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health, and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high-performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfill their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making — it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities, and earn consumers' trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening, which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.