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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 Date: 2026-08-31

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Project Manager / Engineering Manager (12-Month Contract)

• We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Engineering Manager for a 12-month contract role within a leading engineering and project delivery environment.
• This is a hybrid position requiring travel between Irene, Centurion and Sandton.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing engineering execution, project delivery and EPCM-related functions across multiple projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Management and/or Engineering Management roles.
• Strong EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) background.
• Proven experience managing large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects,
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel between sites (Irene, Centurion, Sandton),
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills,
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and manage multiple project streams simultaneously,
• Strong understanding of project governance, engineering standards, and delivery frameworks,

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project execution, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

Engineering Management

• Oversee engineering design, development, and implementation across project phases.
• Review and approve technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure integration across disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycle..

EPCM Coordination

• Manage EPCM processes including procurement, contractor coordination, and construction oversight.
• Ensure alignment between engineering design and construction execution.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Act as primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
• Provide regular project updates, reports, and risk assessments.

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards and engineering best practices.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Closing Date: 2026-07-04