Strategic Power & Energy Project Planner (Hybrid)

WSP in Africa; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

WSP Africa is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Project Planner to join our Power & Energy PMO. You will develop and maintain schedules for large-scale power and energy projects across SA and international clients, focusing on planning, reporting, and schedule performance management.

Bring 5+ years in project planning, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, and a track record on engineering or energy projects. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.
• At least 5 years in project planning, scheduling, or project controls.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and scheduling methods.
• Experience on engineering, infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.
• Strong reporting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Establish project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and schedule baselines.
• Monitor project progress and performance against approved schedules.
• Conduct critical path and schedule risk analysis.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, S-curves, and schedule updates.
• Support project managers with forecasting, planning, and project controls reporting.
• Coordinate planning activities across multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Assess schedule impacts arising from project changes, risks, and delays.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex power and energy projects.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

WSP Africa is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Project Planner to join our Power & Energy PMO. You will develop and maintain schedules for large-scale power and energy projects across SA and international clients, focusing on planning, reporting, and schedule performance management.

Bring 5+ years in project planning, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, and a track record on engineering or energy projects. Hybrid work model offered.