Project Planner

Seeking experienced Project Planner with strong Microsoft Project skills for a key role in project management. Must have 5+ years of project planning experience and proven proficiency in project scheduling.

- Rustenburg

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project (MSP).
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather schedule requirements and incorporate them into the master project plan.
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate schedule forecasts, critical path analyses, and variance reports.
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities, and recommend mitigation strategies to keep project timelines on track.
• Coordinate schedule updates during project meetings and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Provide clear, accurate reporting on planning metrics, milestones, and deadlines.
• Ensure that planning processes align with company policies, industry standards, and project governance requirements.
• Support cost, resource, and progress integration into the overall project control's function.

• 5+ years of experience in project planning or scheduling.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project (MSP).
• Proven experience managing schedules for medium to large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience in the mining industry or other heavy industrial sectors (construction, engineering, energy, etc.).
• Relevant diploma in Project Management or related field.
• Professional certification(s) such as PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent (advantageous).