Senior Planner Richards Bay

Sharon Nurock Recruitment c.c. • Other • Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 6h ago

Reference: DUR002921-SN-2

Our client, a multinational manufacturing company with group offices situated globally, has an exciting opportunity to join their business on a 1 year fixed term contract . Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall planning function and ensuring effective scheduling of all activities across the project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Min 10 to 15 years’ in project planning environment essential.
Engineering qualification an added advantage.
SAP and Primavera Superuser (non-neg ).
Microsoft Projects.
Boiler construction experience, an added advantage.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Primavera Certification.
Min 10 to 15 years’ in project planning environment essential.
Engineering qualification an added advantage.
SAP and Primavera Superuser (non-neg ).
Microsoft Projects.
Exposure to large scale projects.
Boiler construction experience, an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas:

Compile a consolidated schedule for the project by combining all available information and sub-schedules available.
Co-ordinate the planning and scheduling function for the project.
Stakeholder management.
Ensure process and resource optimisation.
Develop and maintain the project schedule on Microsoft Projects / Primavera.
Proactively obtain progress updates from construction personnel or appointed contractors.
Field validation of construction progress.
Integrate project schedules into project master plan.
Compile weekly and monthly schedule progress reports and S-Curve development.
Flag schedule risks to Management.
Identify mitigations for schedule risks and issues.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion to perform, and are interested in the chance of working in different countries and cultures around the world, then don't delay, apply today!