Description:
Job Title: Senior Project Planner
Location:
Johannesburg Metro, Johannesburg, Rivonia
Job Type:
6 month Contract, expected to work full-time hours
About us:
ProjectLink is a leader in providing project management solutions, specializing in industrial projects worldwide. Our mission is to transform how organizations execute their projects through innovative approaches, expertise, and tailored solutions. Our high-performance culture is built on excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. We operate in fast-paced environments where disciplined professionals deliver results through efficiency and well-established methodologies. With a strong commitment to structured processes and adaptability, we set the benchmark for project success.
Job Duties:
Timely and accurate update of the current project schedule, analysis of schedule variance, and preparation of written recovery plans listing the actions required to bring the item/component of work back into compliance with the approved baseline schedule. Preparing complex engineering and construction schedules for project proposals and projects in process; maintaining complex schedules on a current basis. Preparing reports to management regarding project scheduling activities and ensuring the maintenance of all other essential records and reports. Maintaining liaison with project management regarding scheduling activities. Assigning and reviewing work of subordinate scheduling staff. Initiating or preparing reports to management regarding project scheduling Working closely with project management to improve performance in project planning and executionRequired Qualifications:
Project Management with Primavera P6 (required) A university degree in engineering or technical diploma plus 6+ years related project controls experience on major EPC project (Desired / Not Required). Extensive technical and leadership training and project related seminars (Desired / Not Required). Certification by PMI (PMP) and/or AACE or similar accredited project management institute (Desired / Not Required).Experience:
Eight plus (8+) years of progressive experience to include a minimum of five (5) years extensive
experience in project planning and scheduling, earned value & risk analysis, performance
measurement, and milestones & project auditing.
Knowledge and Skills:
Proficiency in primavera p6 software Understanding of engineering principles and processes Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment