Site Planner (EPC) - Limpopo

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Site Planner to create and maintain project schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering and project management skills, with at least 4 years of experience in project execution. Responsibilities include managing workflows, conducting quality checks, and supporting project management efforts. This position requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in planning software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in EPC project execution.
• Minimum 4 years' project execution experience in medium to large-sized projects.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain construction schedules and plans.
• Manage interdependencies of project workflow.
• Conduct quality checks on plans and schedules.
• Monitor program workflows and raise early warnings for risks.
• Support project management with Extension of Time claims.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Creative problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Project Management or PMP certification

Degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical)

Tools

Planning software (Project, Primavera)

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Planner to join our team, responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining construction schedules and plans to meet contractual requirements and targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and project management, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities :

• Create, update, and maintain construction schedules and plans to meet contractual requirements and targets.
• Manage interdependencies of project workflow in an organized manner.
• Conduct quality checks on plans and schedules to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Monitor program workflows and raise early warnings for identified risks.
• Support project management with Extension of Time claims.
• Analyze subcontractor programs, including critical path analysis, risk analysis, and program quality checks.
• Effectively communicate project progress and possible alternative plans to recover from project deviations.
• Establish and maintain project reporting, including for internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project control.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in Project Management or PMP certification is a plus, or a degree in Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in EPC project execution.
• Minimum 4 years' project execution experience in medium to large-sized projects.
• Experience with planning software (Project, Primavera, etc.).
• Fluent in English.
• Advanced skills in MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including PMBOK.
• Experience in Contract, Risk, and Procurement Management is a plus.

Qualities :

• Leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer and business focus.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Ability to lead a network functionally and work in a complex matrix organization.
• Resilience under stressful and adverse environmental conditions.
• Autonomy as a worker and a team player.