Project Control/Planner

To provide support and assistance for the planning and coordination of the project. This includes ensuring that the planning is logical, practical and realistic; that adequate resources are available when required; and follow-up of physical progress reporting. The position works as a member of the Project Execution team upon the awarding of tenders. Externally, liaison with contractors in relationship to planning and scheduling. Internally, frequent contact with Project Manager and other team members of the division. Liaise with Project Manager, Workshop Managers and Superintendents for input and update status purposes. Liaison with the Operations Manager, Senior Planner and Business Unit Manager in relation to current tenders and operational area to organise handover and transition. Liaison with Divisional and Project Services staff in relation to Supply, Purchasing, Plant & Equipment, Safety and Financial requirements for planning and scheduling. Gather information for EOT and Variations and capable of analysis of gathered data. Duties and Responsibilities Handle inquiries and provide information and advice related to planning and scheduling. Interface with vendors, subcontractors, company procurement and other project controls staff for management of planning function in accordance with established procedures. Ensure that appropriate planning techniques and scheduling systems meet the projects needs. Assist in developing the planning date from engineering, procurement, logistics, construction, commissioning and operation for all related work on the mine and streamlining information flow. Ensure that all plans comply with the Management system including all policies, objectives, procedures and instructions. Assist in development of tracking systems for accurate measurement of progress and status. Assist with compiling major project plans and execution schedules on behalf of the Division. Job Requirements Bachelors degree in relevant field. Minimum 5 years experience in related roles at mining industry. Strong Primavera P6, Microsoft Project & Excel, PowerPoint skills are essential. Able to prepare plan and schedule documents, proposals, executive reports in English. Chinese Mandarin will be an advantage. Methodical, pays attention to detail and takes responsibilities for the quality and accuracy of own work and meeting deadlines. Willing to work on a wide range of industrial or mining projects and tasks. Capable of working independently to gather weekly / monthly data. The ability to work well as part of an experienced team. Participated in the secondary development of the P6 software system integrated with other systems, familiar with Web Services within the P6 system, and capable of proposing frameworks for building business models.

Location: Sandton, Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 8/26/2025