Limpopo: Senior Planner (Mining Project – Underground and Surface) – Alldays/Musina posted by MECS Africa
Posted on 2025-06-18 00:00:00
| Employer | MECS Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Engineering Management |
| Location | Limpopo / Limpopo |
Job Summary
Underground and Surface Planning/Scheduling experience
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction Management.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Underground and Surface projects.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in project planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Strong understanding of NEC3 ECC scheduling requirements, including the management of early warnings and compensation events.
- Expertise in critical path method (CPM), earned value analysis (EVA), and schedule risk analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scheduling information clearly.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Experience in planning and executing large-scale water infrastructure projects.
- Membership in a professional body such as PMI, AACEI, or SACPCMP.
- Familiarity with other project management frameworks, such as PMBOK or PRINCE2.
- Development and maintenance of an accurate Master Project Schedule.
- Timely identification and resolution of scheduling risks and delays.
- Positive feedback from stakeholders on the clarity and accuracy of scheduling updates.
- Achievement of project milestones within the agreed timeline
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule Development and Management
- Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule (MPS) in accordance with project requirements.
- Ensure the schedule incorporates all project phases, including site preparation, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Use appropriate project planning software, such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, to develop and manage schedules.
Progress Monitoring and Reporting
- Track and update project progress, identifying deviations from the baseline schedule.
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, including earned value analysis (EVA) and critical path analysis.
- Highlight potential delays and provide mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
NEC3 Contract Compliance
- Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with NEC3 ECC principles, particularly those tied to the chosen contract option.
- Collaborate with the Project Director and Contracts Manager to address early warnings and compensation events affecting the schedule.
Risk and Delay Management
- Identify schedule risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays.
- Conduct “what-if” scenario planning to assess the impact of potential risks and disruptions.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve scheduling conflicts.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with the Project Director, Contracts Manager, and Construction Manager to align schedules
with project objectives.
- Provide scheduling updates and insights during client and stakeholder meetings.
- Ensure all stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.
Team Leadership and Coordination
- Lead the project planning team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior planners.
- Coordinate with site supervisors and subcontractors to ensure accurate reporting of progress and delays.
R1 000 per hour + accommodation + meals.
6 days per week work and 4 days off per month end
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