Project Planner – Underground Mining

Project Planner – Underground Mining

• A leading mining and engineering company based in Heidelberg, Gauteng , is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join its underground mining project team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating, monitoring and maintaining detailed project schedules for underground mining, engineering and construction activities , ensuring that project milestones, resources and deliverables are effectively managed and projects are delivered within the required timeframes.

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience as a Project Planner , preferably within the underground mining, mining projects, engineering or construction industry .
• Underground mining experience is essential.
• Relevant qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Mining Engineering or a related technical field .
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project .
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and project controls .
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project programmes .
• Experience working on underground mining projects and multidisciplinary engineering projects .
• Knowledge of project milestones, critical path analysis, resource planning and progress tracking .
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence .
• Willingness to travel to and work at underground mine/project sites as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and programmes for underground mining projects.
• Develop schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning activities .
• Update and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project .
• Monitor actual project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations and potential delays .
• Perform critical path analysis and identify activities that may impact project completion.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Mining Teams, Construction Teams and Contractors to obtain accurate progress information.
• Prepare short-, medium- and long-term project schedules .
• Track project milestones, key deliverables and contractual deadlines.
• Assist with resource planning , including labour, equipment, materials and contractor requirements.
• Monitor progress of underground mining, construction and engineering activities against planned schedules.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Attend project planning and progress meetings and provide detailed scheduling updates.
• Identify potential schedule risks and assist with the development of mitigation and recovery plans .
• Assist Project Managers with forecasting project completion dates and assessing schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate project planning documentation, progress records and schedule reports.
• Assist with project controls, progress measurement and performance reporting .
• Coordinate schedule information from various project disciplines and ensure programme integration.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor progress against approved programmes.
• Ensure project schedules remain aligned with mine requirements, project objectives, contractual obligations and safety requirements .
• Provide planning support during project execution and assist with resolving scheduling issues.
• Maintain compliance with company procedures, client requirements and relevant mining and industry standards.
• Perform any additional planning and project control duties as required by Management.