Primavera Project Planner

SUMMARY:
PROJECT PLANNER – CONTRACT (ZIMBABWE)
A dynamic South African Project Management Consulting Company requires the full-time services of a qualified and experienced Primavera Project Planner with knowledge of mega projects in mining, for a contract opportunity, working in SA and on-site in Zimbabwe. 
Excellent career opportunity for a mature individual who works well under pressure in a challenging environment.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities
Working in the Project Controls environment, manage and maintain project schedule by:

• Planning and setting up of project schedule with project stakeholders’ input using Primavera
• Following project planning processes and company procedure on all assigned projects
• Ensure consistency and reliable progress reporting
• Highlight any deviation within the programme to the Project Manager, and assist with innovative and appropriate planning advice
• Implement planning logic, understanding inter dependencies and knock-on effects
• Highlight critical path, Earned Value and appropriate resource loading
• Track baseline vs actual progress on schedules
• Highlight risks to ensure project completion on time - raise early warnings with possible impacts to project schedule
• Weekly reporting to internal and external parties by means of schedule updates and progress reporting
• Assist subcontractors, align, and integrate project schedules and progress reports
• The role/s require time on site in Zimbabwe
• Understanding of bespoke consulting business models and ability to do business development

• Relevant qualification and professional registration recommended
• 6-10+ years’ experience in mining projects
• Experience in a similar role, planning of large construction and installation projects
• Primavera P6 and MS Projects knowledge essential
• Sound Understanding of fabrication and installation projects
• Driven ‘Can-do’ attitude, with a passion for mega projects
• Process orientated and assertive to ensure that complex projects are executed in accordance with company established practices and safety requirements
• Bias for action based on logical problem solving and experience
• Able to work under pressure and to communicate effectively with a wide range of project stakeholders
• Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the outputs
• Analytical thinker, energetic and flexible
• Must have EPCM Contract experience
• Power BI experience recommended
• Must be willing and medically fit to work on mining/construction sites