Senior Project Planner (Mining / Controls / Engineering / EPCM) – Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference No. DSS01-MC

Reference Number: DSS01-MC

Job Description:

Our client, a mining service provider, is seeking a Senior Project Planner, who will be responsible for planning and scheduling project activities, analyzing project data, implementing project controls, and communicating effectively with project teams. The incumbent will work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure project timelines and milestones are met.

Responsibilities:

• Apply cost engineering, estimating, and planning methods in line with AACE and PMI (PMBOK) standards.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding and execution of project delivery phases, including constructability reviews, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Manage and execute major EPCM/EPC (LSTK) contracts across various sectors.
• Define project scope, ensure schedule quality, plan construction sequences, and develop procurement strategies and commissioning plans.
• Develop and maintain coding structures for EPC projects (WBS, EPS, OBS, etc.) and create schedules using critical path methodology (Level I to IV).
• Utilize scheduling and cost control software to manage activities, identify critical paths, produce progress reports, and perform schedule analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional interfaces and ensure accurate deliverables in engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage the impact of changes, perform re-schedules, and re-baselines using earned value management (EVM).
• Utilize planning and scheduling tools such as Primavera, and conduct schedule risk analysis.
• Measure and report project progress, and deliver professional presentations to project teams and stakeholders.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address project challenges.
• Communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and external parties, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Maintain a strong work ethic, producing accurate deliverables and meeting project deadlines.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Eight plus (8+) years of progressive experience to include a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience and five (5) years extensive experience in project planning and scheduling, earned value & risk analysis, performance measurement, and milestones & project auditing.
• 6+ years related project controls experience on major EPC project
• A university degree in engineering or technical diploma
• Certification by PMI (PMP) and/or AACE or similar accredited project management institute
• Proficient in project controls and project management software

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Employment Opportunity

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Duncan Spitzer

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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