Planner

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000121/KL

Date posted:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Phakisa Holdings is seeking a skilled Planner with 3+ years of experience in planning for oil & gas, mining, or heavy industry using Primavera P6 or MS Project. Must have a diploma/degree in Engineering or Project Management.

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Planner

Report to: Project Manager

Seniority Level: Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Type: Contractor

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop baseline schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project for shutdowns, maintenance, and construction projects.

Create work breakdown structures (WBS) and critical path methods (CPM).

Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and contractors to optimize timelines.

Resource & Cost Management

Forecast manpower, equipment, and material requirements.

Track progress vs. plan and update schedules weekly/daily.

Assist in budget preparation and cost-loaded schedules.

Reporting & Compliance

Generate progress reports (S-curves, histograms, dashboards) for management.

Ensure compliance with client scheduling standards (e.g., SAP, Aconex).

Support risk management by identifying delays and proposing mitigations.

Turnaround & Shutdown Planning

Plan major maintenance shutdowns (refineries, power plants).

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).

Conduct post-shutdown reviews for lessons learned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Mandatory Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial) or Project Management.

Certification in Primavera P6/MS Project (essential).

3+ years planning experience in oil & gas, mining, or heavy industry.

Technical Skills

Advanced Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel (Gantt charts, macros).

Knowledge of CMMS (SAP PM, Maximo, JD Edwards).

Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).

Industry-Specific Knowledge

Experience in EPCM, EPC, or maintenance planning.

Familiarity with SABS/SANS standards and OHS Act compliance.

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