Senior Project Planner – Underground Mining

Marvel Placement Consultant; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants seeks an experienced Senior Planner to lead planning and scheduling on multi-discipline projects in South Africa. You will drive integrated master schedules, monitor baselines, and lead recovery plans with Primavera P6, EVM and strong stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a relevant degree and 6–10 years in planning, plus willingness to travel to project sites nationwide for high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a built-environment discipline.
• 6–10 years' progressive experience in project planning and scheduling, including 3+ years in senior/lead roles.
• Experience on complex, high-value projects, preferably >R100 million.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource leveling and cost-loaded schedules.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and controls.
• Experience developing integrated master schedules across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out.
• Experience with resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules.
• Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, schedule risk, recovery and progress tracking.
• Experience with delay analysis methods (TIA, IAP, CAB, APAB, Windows Analysis).
• Experience with EOT and contractual matters; EVM knowledge.
• Knowledge of NEC3/4, FIDIC, JBCC, GCC forms.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams; mentoring juniors.
• Advanced Excel and Office skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to work under pressure.
• Valid driver's license; willingness to travel to project sites nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and scheduling function across assigned projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain integrated project programmes and master schedules.
• Develop schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out activities.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules.
• Update and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor actual project progress against baselines and identify schedule deviations, delays and critical path impacts.
• Perform critical path analysis and provide recommendations for programme recovery.
• Prepare and maintain short-, medium- and long-term project schedules.
• Track project milestones, key deliverables and contractual deadlines.
• Monitor labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor requirements against project programmes.
• Integrate schedules across multiple disciplines, contractors and project interfaces.
• Review and monitor contractor, subcontractor and supplier programmes.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and schedule updates.
• Monitor and report on project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM) performance.
• Identify potential schedule risks and assist with mitigation and recovery plans.
• Conduct delay analyses using methodologies such as TIA, IAP, CAB, APAB and Windows Analysis.
• Assist with EOT and prolongation claims management.
• Review contractor time-related claims and ensure contractual compliance.
• Coordinate planning information with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial Teams.
• Develop and manage integrated procurement and design schedules with long-lead items.
• Lead, mentor and provide guidance to junior planners.
• Conduct schedule reviews, programme audits and quality checks.
• Attend and lead project planning, progress and schedule alignment meetings.
• Provide guidance on schedule risk, critical path exposure and forecast completion dates.
• Maintain project planning documentation and progress records.
• Support tenders, proposals and business development with planning input.
• Ensure alignment with project objectives and client requirements.

Skills

Primavera P6

Lead Planner

Earned Value Management

Critical Path Analysis

Delay Analysis

Project Controls

Multi-discipline Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Excel Proficiency

Travel-ready

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera Risk Analysis

@Risk

Oracle Crystal Ball

4D BIM scheduling tools

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related built-environment discipline.
• 6–10 years' progressive experience in project planning and scheduling, with at least 3 years' experience in a Senior or Lead Planner role.
• Experience working on complex, high-value projects, preferably projects exceeding R100 million in construction value.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, including advanced scheduling, resource levelling and cost-loaded schedule management.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and project controls.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out activities.
• Experience with resource-loaded and cost-loaded project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, schedule risk, programme recovery and progress tracking.
• Demonstrated experience with delay analysis, including TIA, IAP, CAB, APAB and Windows Analysis.
• Experience with Extension of Time (EOT) claims and programme-related contractual matters.
• Thorough knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and project controls.
• Knowledge of programme and contractual requirements under at least two standard forms of contract, such as NEC3/4, FIDIC, JBCC or GCC.
• Experience managing and integrating multi-discipline and multi-contractor programmes.
• Proven experience leading, supervising and mentoring junior and intermediate planners.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to and work at project sites nationally and regionally.

Advantageous:

• AACE International Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) certification.
• PMI-SP or PMP certification.
• CIOB-accredited qualification or MCIOB membership.
• Experience as a planning expert witness or programme evidence provider in adjudication or arbitration proceedings.
• Experience with Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk or Oracle Crystal Ball, including Monte Carlo simulation.
• Experience with 4D BIM scheduling tools and integrated BIM/planning workflows.
• International or multi-jurisdictional project experience, including FIDIC contract environments.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and scheduling function across assigned projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain integrated project programmes and master schedules.
• Develop schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out activities.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules.
• Update and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor actual project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations, delays and critical path impacts.
• Perform critical path analysis and provide recommendations for programme recovery.
• Prepare and maintain short-, medium- and long-term project schedules.
• Track project milestones, key deliverables and contractual deadlines.
• Monitor labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor requirements against project programmes.
• Integrate schedules across multiple disciplines, contractors and project interfaces.
• Review and monitor contractor, subcontractor and supplier programmes.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and schedule updates.
• Monitor and report on project controls and Earned Value Management (EVM) performance.
• Identify potential schedule risks and assist with the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Conduct and prepare delay analyses using recognised methodologies such as TIA, IAP, CAB, APAB and Windows Analysis.
• Assist with the preparation and management of EOT and prolongation claims.
• Review contractor and subcontractor programmes and time-related claims.
• Ensure compliance with contractual programme obligations under relevant contract forms.
• Coordinate planning information with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Teams, Procurement, Contractors and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage integrated procurement and design schedules, including long-lead items and key approval milestones.
• Lead, mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate planners.
• Conduct schedule reviews, programme audits and quality checks.
• Attend and lead project planning, progress and schedule alignment meetings.
• Provide management with advice on schedule risk, critical path exposure, programme recovery and forecast completion dates.
• Maintain accurate project planning documentation, progress records and schedule reports.
• Assist with project controls, progress measurement and performance reporting.
• Provide planning support for tenders, fee proposals and business development activities where required.
• Ensure project schedules remain aligned with project objectives, contractual obligations and client requirements.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and relevant industry standards.
• Perform any additional planning and project control duties as required by Management.

Closing Date:

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 4 September 2026.

PoPI Act Compliance:

Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that“Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.”