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Project Administrator / Project Coordinator

• We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Administrator / Project Coordinator to support project teams at a mining and processing operation in MooiNooi, North West.
• As a Project Administrator, you will work closely with project managers throughout the project lifecycle, assisting in planning, coordination, and administration to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• This role provides valuable exposure to project management processes and offers opportunities for professional development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / GCSEs (essential)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project administration or project coordination
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of project management software is advantageous
• Strong organisational, time-management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Medically fit to work on a mine site

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support project managers in planning, organising, and coordinating project activities from initiation to completion.
• Track individual tasks and overall project progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain and manage project documentation, including schedules, reports, process documents, meeting notes, and action points.
• Assist in managing project budgets and monitor expenditure to ensure adherence to financial plans.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute minutes and follow-ups.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and ensure proper document storage, sharing, and updating.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between project teams, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Assist in resource allocation and ensure all project resources are available and effectively utilised.
• Use project management tools to automate tasks, track progress, and report project status.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance project administration efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, ensuring all project participants are aligned with project objectives and timelines.
• Perform ad-hoc administrative duties to support project managers and project teams.

Closing:  2025-11-27

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Senior Project Planner

• Our client, a leader in the mining and construction industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Planner to manage and optimise complex project schedules across large-scale Mining, EPCM and Construction projects.
• The successful candidate will ensure accurate planning, monitoring and reporting, while maintaining effective communication between project stakeholders and driving schedule performance throughout the project life cycle. This position is based on-site in the North West, with travel as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years’ proven Project Planning experience within large-scale, multi-disciplined Mining, EPCM, and Construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Projects, and Excel.
• Tertiary technical qualification or relevant certifications (e.g., National Diploma, B Tech, PMP, PMI-SP) will be advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain effective interfaces between Owners, Consultants/EPCM’s, and Contractors.
• Lead schedule optimisation exercises and implement best-practice planning tools to enhance deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedules from Level 1–5, including milestone schedules, histograms, s-curves, and related documentation.
• Review and refine the project schedule management plan, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Lead baseline development and progress updates of the Project Master Schedule while maintaining alignment of all participant schedules.
• Monitor and verify detailed EPCM and Contractor schedule progress updates, identify bottlenecks, deviations and delays, and recommend fast-tracking or recovery methods.
• Review and monitor reports from Consultants and Contractors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project reporting requirements.
• Conduct claim analysis, schedule dispute resolution, and provide recommendations based on applicable contracts.
• Identify and mitigate project and schedule risks, and develop prioritised project workstreams to meet objectives.
• Present regular updates and board-level reports, including critical path analysis, schedule deviations, recovery alternatives, and look-ahead analyses.
• Develop additional micro-schedules and provide ad-hoc critical schedule support as needed.
• Assist consultants, EPCM, and contractor planners when required to ensure project success.

Closing:  2025-11-26