Project Planner

SUMMARY:
Leading international corrosion protection contractor and coatings manufacturer, has a vacancy for a Project Planner for a 6 month contract period.

The successful candidate must be able to start immediately.

No permanent employment is guaranteed after the project completion.

POSITION INFO:

Desired Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma in Project Management.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, MS Projects and PowerPoint (as a minimum).
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Ability to do physical measurements and do required calculations.
• Valid and unendorsed driver’s licence.

• At least 5 years' experience in project planning.
• Proficient in MS Project software.
• Grit blasting, heavy-duty coatings and corrosion protection experience will be an advantage.
• Heavy industrial site experience will be an advantage.
• Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Good understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Compilation of procedures, site/project plans and associated documentation.

• Excellent planning skills
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent assertiveness skills
• Analytical skills with problem-solving attitude
• Be able to work under pressure

• The ideal candidate will be a high performing Project Planner responsible for the following:
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and team to understand project objectives and requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including scope, deliverables, tasks and timelines.
• Create detailed project schedules using MS Project software.
• Identify critical path activities and dependencies to optimise project timelines.
• Assess resource requirements and allocate personnel, equipment and materials for project tasks.
• Ensure optimal resource utilisation and avoid over-allocation.
• Continue monitoring project progress and performance against the established schedule.
• Identify potential delays or risks and implement corrective actions.
• Generate regular progress reports and present them to the project manager and team.
• Provide updates on project status, milestones and variances from the original plan.
• Assist in identifying potential risks and uncertainties that could impact project timelines.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage changes to the project schedule resulting from scope changes or unforeseen events.
• Assess the impact of changes on project timelines and communicate adjustments to the team.
• Communicate with the project manager and team to ensure alignment with the project schedule.