Senior Project Planner - (1223) at Mondi Group

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Project Controls, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for overseeing the Planning function and ensure effective scheduling of project activities across the Mill. The individual will need to drive continuous improvement to the planning & scheduling processes in the capex department.

Qualifications & Expertise:

• National Diploma Engineering qualification
• SAP Superuser
• Primavera certification
• Microsoft Projects Training
• South African Driver’s Licence
• CAPM advantageous

Job Experience:

• 5 - 10 years in the planning environment within a manufacturing environment (preferably in the paper & pulp industry)
• 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or people management position

Key Performance Areas:

• Performance management as per KPI’s.
• Input to training matrix for the department.
• Development and maintain project schedules on Microsoft projects and Primavera.
• Proactively obtain progress updates from construction personnel
• Field validation of construction progress
• Integration of project schedules into mill shut plans.
• Update schedules on project management platform
• Compile weekly and monthly schedule progress reports.
• Flag schedule risks to management
• Planning Management 
• Ensure accurate updates of project schedule.
• Help develop project planning guidelines and methodologies.
• Ensure standard project planning methodology is followed across all project schedules.
• Identify mitigations for schedule risks and issues.
• Mentor and train junior planners
• Reporting on above Key Performance Areas

Job Competencies/ Attributes/Skills:

• Excellent interpretation and communication skills
• Sound understanding of project activity sequencing and schedule.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time to achieve consistent results (consistent value adding).
• Resilience - able to handle adversity and enjoy problem solving
• Emotional intelligence
• Drive for results
• Attention to detail
• Proven planning and coordinating abilities
• Teamwork and collaboration (engaging and listening, building trust, communicating effectively and being assertive)

Closing Date

• 23 October 2023