Senior Project Planner(Kendal)

Lesedi; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear services sector is looking for a Senior Project Planner. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining realistic and achievable project schedules. Your role will involve providing strategic guidance, conducting risk analysis, and ensuring contractual compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of qualifications in project management and engineering, coupled with extensive experience in project planning tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post-qualification practical experience in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project planning.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory / management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Perform advanced Earned Value Analysis.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Process flow analysis

Technical documentation

Time-Impact Analysis

Expert in planning software

Education

Project Management Qualification

Qualified artisan in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation

Recognized qualification in Industrial / Process / Manufacturing engineering

Planner certification from PMI or AACE

Tools

Primavera

MS Projects

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose Statement

Lesedi Nuclear Services is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to establish and maintain realistic, achievable project programs.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, analyzing, and ensuring the credibility of project schedules while providing strategic guidance to the project planning team.

Key Performance Areas

Project Delivery and Strategic Planning

• Develop and review comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Perform advanced Earned Value Analysis
• Create and maintain project performance dashboards
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project planners
• Assist in strategic planning functions
• Conduct portfolio analysis to optimize resource allocation

Departmental And Company Process Support

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and SHEQ departments
• Ensure contractual requirements are accurately reflected in project plans
• Participate in process improvements
• Maintain compliance with company Quality Management Systems
• Assist in establishing and operating the Project Management Office (PMO)

Strategic Support and Execution

• Support tender and proposal development
• Generate project development leads
• Apply company strategies in daily operations
• Consolidate and distribute integrated planning reports
• Implement project decision-driving processes

Qualifications

• Qualified artisan in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation discipline
• Recognized qualification in Industrial / Process / Manufacturing engineering
• Project Management Qualification
• Planner certification from PMI or AACE

Experience

• 5-10 years post-qualification practical experience in a technical field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project planning using Primavera or MS Projects
• At least 2 years in a supervisory / management capacity

Knowledge and Competencies

• Advanced technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation processes
• Expert-level scheduling principles and development
• Advanced Project Management (PMBOK) principles
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Construction contract knowledge (NEC & FIDIC)
• Delay analysis techniques

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office
• Expert in planning software (Primavera preferred)
• Process flow analysis
• Procedure and guide generation
• Time-Impact Analysis
• Technical documentation

Behaviours / Personal Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities
• Proactive information gathering
• Methodical with exceptional attention to detail
• Independent initiative
• Strong team player
• Ability to motivate and guide others
• Willingness to share knowledge and mentor team members

If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.