Project Planner & Scheduler – Head Office needed at Redpath Mining

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate / equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma or similar qualification in engineering, commerce or building environment
• Computer literacy (MS Office) – Advanced Excel and Projects
• Computer literacy other – Primavera essential
• Knowledge of ERP systems – Sage, JDE, SAP or similar
• Knowledge of contract schedules and programmes, administration processes and procedures
• Additional Certification is advantageous
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Project Planner in mining or infrastructure projects 
• Planning, scheduling, resourcing of schedules and detailed subordinate schedules
• Maintaining and updating schedules with actual progress and preparing reports
• Schedule updates, forecasts, scenarios, and analysis
• Knowledge of engineering projects, project life cycle and requirements
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Previous experience with InEight

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop master schedules, histograms, progress curves, resource requirements for underground mining and construction projects and all related activities to meet project objectives
• Track work progress, activity, and cycle durations, prepare forecasts and deviation analysis
• Support Project Managers with accurate and up to date reports, forecasts, and recommendations to achieve project objectives
• Monitor compliance with issued schedules, identify risks and prepare impact assessments
• Identify changes to scope of work, contract baseline, assist with impact analysis and prepare variation submissions
• Prepare and review schedule related input to contract variation processes
• Daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports as required