Job description/ Purpose :

The Scheduler/Planner is responsible for scheduling engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance work, and the allocation of required resources to ensure effective completion of projects within time, cost, quality, regulatory compliance, and safety requirements. Their function will play a vital role in coordinating tasks, optimizing resource usage, and mitigating potential delays.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality and Risk

Apply, participate and adhere to the SHEQ - Health and Safety Environment standards.
Prepare and apply quality control.
Conduct risk assessments, update and manage the risk register.
Participate in accident investigations.
Able to perform operational and systems risk analysis.

Contribution to the project management process

Develop a plan and schedule of the project business pipeline with input from Sales, Draughtsman, Buyers, Contracts, Workshop, and Site.
Engage business on discussing and agreeing on maintenance and schedule them.
Schedule maintenance in terms of resource allocation in coordination with the production unit.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules that outline tasks, milestones, resources, maintenance plans, manufacturing, installation, and breakdowns with cost and deadlines.
Monitor project timelines and adjust as needed to ensure completion.
Identify shortcomings and advise on action plans on cost-reduction efforts.
Help develop and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and clients.
Understand and record risks associated with projects and assist in implementing the necessary controls to eliminate or minimize such risks.
Provide project administration support for the project administrators.
Ensure availability of resources allocated as per maintenance schedule.
Randomly scrutinize job cards for work completed and re-ordered.
Continuous updating of resources for proper work loading/scheduling.
Collection of daily planned maintenance works orders.
Compile training and leave schedules for foreman.
Conduct planned tasks observations and inspections.
Assess and monitor plans and schedules.

Lessons Learned

Conduct lessons learned on each project phase.

Reporting

Evaluate and prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports of the plans and related registers and outputs.

Stakeholder Management

Work closely with Planning Manager, Project Managers, Finance Manager, Buyers, Project Coordinator, and SMEs (subject matter experts).
Liaise with operational teams (site and workshop).

Manage documents and records

Maintain accurate project documentation such as resource plans, change orders, labour, and expenses.
Sort and arrange project documents in a user-friendly manner.

Required Education & Qualifications

NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12).
Engineering Trade Certificate.
Diploma or degree in project management will be advantageous.
Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering will be advantageous.
Code 10 Drivers License.
Trade certificate: Mechanical fitter and Turner or Millwright.

Experience Insight

A minimum of 10 years of experience and background in mining, rotating machinery but not limited to turbo compressors, gearboxes, turbines, fans, and manufacturing and planning.
Experience in the African markets.
A background or experience in the Mining Sector.

Required Competencies, Skills, and Experience

Delivery results and customer expectations.
Following instructions and procedures.
Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Intermediate / Advanced.
Microsoft Projects - Advanced.
Adapting and responding to change.
Coping with pressure and setbacks.
Achieving personal work goals and objectives applying expertise and technology.
Risk management and logical thinking.
Teamwork and diversity management with leadership skills.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, process, change, and improve design and equipment.
Strong presentation, written, and verbal skills.
Able to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Professional/mature demeanor and ability to operate under stressful conditions.
Work in a multicultural environment and multidisciplinary teams.
Understanding of project management and planned maintenance.
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
Sound knowledge of engineering methods and technology.
Estimating experience will be advantageous.
Ethical.

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Closing Date: 31 January 2025.

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