Project Planner

Recruiter:

The Only Option

Job Ref:

JHB000093/JM

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Project Planner with a Mining background required for a contract role with an international company based in the Northern Suburbs

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:
Matric
Tertiary qualification in project management or project controls
MS project advanced / expert level
Relevant tertiary qualifications albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous.

Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management or planning / scheduling
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the engineering or mining
Additional exposure to disciplines such as civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation.
Experience in the interaction with Clients both on site and in formal office settings e.g. meetings, design reviews, etc.
Experience liaising and gathering information from contractors, both during progress meetings as well as telephonic and e-mail

Knowledge required:
An in-depth, practical knowledge of MS Project is mandatory.
A knowledge of competing and complimentary software programmes will be advantageous
Intermediate to advanced practical knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word and Excel
A working knowledge of metallurgical operations and
Ability to read and interpret drawings
Technical qualification or experience will be advantageous
Civil, mechanical and structural construction processes, with in-depth understanding of construction sequencing.
Manufacturing and construction standards in South Africa and abroad.
Construction management, safety, quality and programming.

Skills:
Development, training, implementation and maintenance of project systems and programs
Detailed analytical skills to measure, audit, investigate, solve problems, present ideas and negotiate.
Exceptional people skills, punctuality and forward planning
Sound written and verbal communication skills for submission of management reports, planning and progress meetings.
Ability to communicate in other languages is advantageous.

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