Project Planner

Roles and Responsibilities
Project Planner

Job Purpose
The Project Planner will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining detailed project schedules for engineering and construction projects. The role requires strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Projects, ensuring accurate planning, progress tracking, and reporting to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 and MS Projects
• Establish baseline schedules, milestones, and critical paths
• Update and maintain project schedules in line with site progress
• Monitor schedule deviations and highlight risks and delays

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect progress data from site and project teams
• Analyse performance against baseline and forecast completion dates
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports
• Provide look-ahead schedules and recovery plans where required

Coordination & Support

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams
• Support tender and pre-contract planning where required
• Assist with sequencing of fabrication, delivery, and site activities
• Provide planning input for claims, extensions of time, and variations

Risk & Change Management

• Identify schedule risks and constraints
• Support mitigation and recovery strategies
• Track approved changes and update programmes accordingly

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Planner in engineering / construction environments
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Projects (essential)
• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong analytical and reporting skills

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, structured, and methodical

Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Metal and Engineering
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Springs
Salary bracket:
R 30000 - 40000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
No