Job Description
About the Role
As a Project Planner at Zecutive Consultants, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining project schedules in a fast-paced consulting environment. You will work closely with stakeholders to set up project schedules using Primavera and/or MS Projects, ensuring consistency and reliable progress reporting. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying critical path issues, resource loading problems, and risks to ensure projects are completed on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and setting up of project schedule with project stakeholders’ input using Primavera and/or MS projects
- Following project planning processes and company procedure on all assigned projects
- Ensuring consistency and reliable progress reporting
- Highlighting any deviation within the programme to the Project Manager, and assisting with innovative and appropriate planning advice
- Implementing planning logic, understanding inter dependencies and knock-on effects
- Highlighting critical path and resource loading issues
- Tracking baseline vs actual progress on schedules
- Highlighting risks to ensure project completion on time – raising early warnings with possible impacts to project schedule
- Weekly reporting to internal and external parties by means of schedule updates and progress reporting
- Assisting subcontractors, aligning, and integrating project schedules and progress reports
- Working on-site either part of the week/month, or full-time on-site, based on the project phase
Requirements
- Related qualification
- 3-6 years’ Primavera Planning experience in the mining/power plants and/or infrastructure industries
- Experience in a similar role, planning of large construction and feasibility phases of projects
- Primavera P6 and MS Projects knowledge essential
- Sound Understanding of installation projects in Power Plants / infrastructure construction / mining environments
- Consulting experience highly recommended
- Driven ‘Can-do’ attitude, with a passion for mega project planning
- Process orientated and assertive to ensure that complex projects are executed in accordance with company established practices and safety requirements
- Able to work under pressure and to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the outputs
- Analytical thinker, energetic and flexible
Qualifications
None mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
R55,000 – R80,000 p/m (depending on qualifications and experience). Client provides on-site accommodation and pays for travel expenses to site. Possibly renewable contracts on short-term projects.
Interested?
Please submit detailed and updated CV in MS Word format ASAP!
How to Apply
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About Engineering Management Jobs in Gauteng
Engineering management positions are an integral part of various industries in Gauteng, South Africa, typically encompassing a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. Generally, these roles involve overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects, often within companies operating in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, or financial services. In this context, job seekers with experience in engineering management can expect to find diverse opportunities that cater to their skill sets.
Typically, salaries for engineering management positions in Gauteng fall within broad ranges, generally starting from around R800 000 to R1.2 million per annum, depending on factors such as the candidate’s level of experience, the company size and industry sector. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries can vary significantly based on these factors, and job seekers should research specific companies and roles to understand more accurate salary expectations.
Common skills for engineering management positions in Gauteng often include strong technical knowledge, particularly in areas like mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; leadership and project management expertise; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience with lean manufacturing principles or other process improvement methodologies; proficiency in design software such as Autodesk or SolidWorks; and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards. Additionally, many engineers in these roles also possess experience with business operations, finance, or supply chain management.
Various industries commonly employ engineering managers, including the technology industry, financial services sector, manufacturing sector, and mining industry. Job seekers who have experience working in these sectors often find themselves well-positioned for such roles. In terms of career development, many engineers in this field choose to move into senior leadership positions or assume more strategic roles within their organisations. Others may pursue further education and training to specialise in specific areas like engineering management or supply chain management, while still others might opt for entrepreneurship or start-ups.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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