Senior Project Planner

Ivanhoe Mines; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining industry seeks an experienced Project Planner/Scheduler to ensure project schedule compliance and effectively communicate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in construction or mining and expertise in Primavera P6. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and planning skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction or mining.
• 5 years as a project planner/scheduler.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project schedule.
• Report deviations to Project Controls Manager.
• Update schedule weekly and present progress.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Projects 2016

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 28, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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You will have the following :

• Good working knowledge of primarily Primavera P6 and secondary Microsoft Projects 2016 planning systems.
• Minimum of ten(10) year related-work experience in the construction and / or mining industry, and five(5) years as a project planner / scheduler

Preferably you will have :

• Practical Planning Training that enhances Microsoft Projects, Primavera 6 Planning systems and Palisade Decision Tools @Risk

Technical Skills should include :

• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders and coordinate work required
• Ability to strategise for longer terms plans for adequate and effective implementation of sustainability reporting and compliance

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to :

Process :

• Ensure compliance to the Project Schedule
• Flag any deviations and report to the Project Controls Manager and facilitate communication and reporting with the project stakeholders.
• Reschedule, with the Project Controls Manager, any and all activities where deviations
• Weekly updating the schedule and presenting progress to
• Work closely with all contractor and Owners Team Management on all project
• Maintaining a well-documented Risk Register on scheduling.

Personal Competencies should include :

• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Good analytical, logical and planning skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Proficiency in the use of project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good working ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting and also provide leadership when required to so.