Senior Planner (Mining Project - Underground and Surface) - Alldays / Musina

Permanent; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 2,080,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks an experienced Project Scheduler to oversee underground and surface project planning and scheduling. The role demands a degree in Engineering or related fields, a minimum of 10 years experience, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6. Responsibilities include schedule development, compliance with NEC3 standards, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This full-time position offers competitive pay at R1 000 per hour, accommodation, and meals, with a six-day work week.

Benefits

Accommodation

Meals

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Underground and Surface projects.
• Proficiency in project planning software like Primavera P6.
• Membership in a professional body (e.g., PMI, AACEI).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule in accordance with project requirements.
• Track and update project progress, identifying deviations.
• Ensure all planning and scheduling comply with NEC3 ECC principles.

Skills

Project planning software

NEC3 ECC scheduling

Critical path method (CPM)

Earned value analysis (EVA)

Schedule risk analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project to end 2026 with possible extension

Underground and Surface Planning / Scheduling experience

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Underground and Surface projects.

Technical Skills :

• Proficiency in project planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of NEC3 ECC scheduling requirements, including the management of early warnings and compensation events.
• Expertise in critical path method (CPM), earned value analysis (EVA), and schedule risk analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scheduling information clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and executing large-scale water infrastructure projects.
• Membership in a professional body such as PMI, AACEI, or SACPCMP.
• Familiarity with other project management frameworks, such as PMBOK or PRINCE2.
• Development and maintenance of an accurate Master Project Schedule.
• Timely identification and resolution of scheduling risks and delays.
• Positive feedback from stakeholders on the clarity and accuracy of scheduling updates.
• Achievement of project milestones within the agreed timeline

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Development and Management
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule (MPS) in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure the schedule incorporates all project phases, including site preparation, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Use appropriate project planning software, such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, to develop and manage schedules.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Track and update project progress, identifying deviations from the baseline schedule.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including earned value analysis (EVA) and critical path analysis.
• Highlight potential delays and provide mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.

NEC3 Contract Compliance

• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with NEC3 ECC principles, particularly those tied to the chosen contract option.
• Collaborate with the Project Director and Contracts Manager to address early warnings and compensation events affecting the schedule.

Risk and Delay Management

• Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays.
• Conduct "what-if" scenario planning to assess the impact of potential risks and disruptions.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve scheduling conflicts.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with the Project Director, Contracts Manager, and Construction Manager to align schedules

with project objectives.

• Provide scheduling updates and insights during client and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure all stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.

Team Leadership and Coordination

• Lead the project planning team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior planners.
• Coordinate with site supervisors and subcontractors to ensure accurate reporting of progress and delays.

R1 000 per hour + accommodation + meals.

6 days per week work and 4 days off per month end