Primavera Project Planner

Recruiter:

Zecutive Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB000384/MR

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
An International Project Engineering Consulting Company located in Pretoria, is seeking Primavera Project Planners to join their team working on project-based contracts.
This is a full-time, short to medium term renewable contract position, offering the opportunity to work on large scale mining and infrastructure projects.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities Working in the Project Consulting environment, manage and maintain project schedule by: Planning and setting up of project schedule with project stakeholders' input using Primavera and\/or MS projects 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 and resource loading issues 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 either part of the week\/month, or full time on-site, based on the project phase Desired Experience & Qualification Related qualification 4-6+ years' Primavera Planning experience in the mining\/power plants and\/or infrastructure industries Experience in a similar role, planning of large construction and feasibility phases of projects Primavera P6 and MS Projects knowledge essential Sound Understanding of installation projects in Power Plants \/ infrastructure construction \/ mining environments Consulting experience highly recommended Driven 'Can-do' attitude, with a passion for mega project planning Process orientated and assertive to ensure that complex projects are executed in accordance with company established practices and safety requirements Able to work under pressure and to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the outputs Analytical thinker, energetic and flexible Must be fluent in English and have a good understanding of Afrikaans to communicate effectively in bilingual meetings. Willing to travel to project sites - own transport and valid driver's license essential Must be medically fit to work on mining\/construction sites Package & Remuneration Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Client provides on-site accommodation and pays for travel expenses to site Possibly renewable contracts on short to medium term projects Interested? Please submit detailed and updated CV in MS Word format ASAP! Kindly take note: Only RSA citizens will be considered for this position Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Should you not receive any feedback within 30 days of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We may however keep your CV on our database to contact you again should another suitable opportunity become available. Should you prefer not to be contacted for other opportunities, please clearly state so on your application By applying for this position, you grant us permission to access your personal information

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