Posted on: 27 January 2024
ID 899796

Primavera Project Planner

A dynamic South African Project Management Consulting Company requires the full-time services of a qualified and experienced Primavera Project Planner with knowledge of mega projects in mining, for a contract opportunity, working on-site in Zimbabwe.

Excellent career opportunity for a mature individual who works well under pressure in a challenging environment. Duties & Responsibilities

Working in the Project Controls environment, manage and maintain project schedule by:
  • Planning and setting up of project schedule with project stakeholders input using Primavera
  • Following project planning processes and company procedure on all assigned projects
  • Ensure consistency and reliable progress reporting
  • Highlight any deviation within the programme to the Project Manager, and assist with innovative and appropriate planning advice
  • Implement planning logic, understanding inter dependencies and knock-on effects
  • Highlight critical path, Earned Value and appropriate resource loading
  • Track baseline vs actual progress on schedules
  • Highlight risks to ensure project completion on time - raise early warnings with possible impacts to project schedule
  • Weekly reporting to internal and external parties by means of schedule updates and progress reporting
  • Assist subcontractors, align, and integrate project schedules and progress reports
  • The role/s require time on site in Zimbabwe
  • Understanding of bespoke consulting business models and ability to do business development
Desired Experience & Qualification
  • Relevant qualification and professional registration recommended
  • 6-10+ years experience in mining projects
  • Experience in a similar role, planning of large construction and installation projects
  • Primavera P6 and MS Projects knowledge essential
  • Sound Understanding of fabrication and installation projects
  • Driven Can-do attitude, with a passion for mega projects
  • Process orientated and assertive to ensure that complex projects are executed in accordance with company established practices and safety requirements
  • Bias for action based on logical problem solving and experience
  • Able to work under pressure and to communicate effectively with a wide range of project stakeholders
  • Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the outputs
  • Analytical thinker, energetic and flexible
  • Must have EPCM Contract experience
  • Power BI experience recommended
  • Must be willing and medically fit to work on mining/construction sites
Package & Remuneration

Market Related - Negotiable Depending On Qualifications And Experience

Interested?

Please submit detailed and updated CV in MS Word format ASAP!

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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