Senior Project Planner – Underground Mining

Senior Project Planner – Underground Mining

• A leading mining and engineering company based in Heidelberg, Gauteng , is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join its project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning and scheduling function across complex mining, engineering, construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring that project programmes, resources, milestones and deliverables are effectively managed and projects are delivered within the required timeframes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related built-environment discipline.
• 6–10 years' progressive experience in project planning and scheduling , with at least 3 years' experience in a Senior or Lead Planner role .
• Experience working on complex, high-value projects , preferably projects exceeding R100 million in construction value.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 , including advanced scheduling, resource levelling and cost-loaded schedule management.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and project controls .
• Experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out activities.
• Experience with resource-loaded and cost-loaded project schedules .
• Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, schedule risk, programme recovery and progress tracking .
• Demonstrated experience with delay analysis , including TIA, IAP, CAB, APAB and Windows Analysis.
• Experience with Extension of Time EOT claims and programme-related contractual matters .
• Thorough knowledge of Earned Value Management EVM principles and project controls.
• Knowledge of programme and contractual requirements under at least two standard forms of contract , such as NEC3/4, FIDIC, JBCC or GCC.
• Experience managing and integrating multi-discipline and multi-contractor programmes .
• Proven experience leading, supervising and mentoring junior and intermediate planners .
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel to and work at project sites nationally and regionally.

Advantageous

• AACE International Planning & Scheduling Professional PSP certification.
• PMI-SP or PMP certification.
• CIOB-accredited qualification or MCIOB membership.
• Experience as a planning expert witness or programme evidence provider in adjudication or arbitration proceedings.
• Experience with Primavera Risk Analysis, @Risk or Oracle Crystal Ball , including Monte Carlo simulation.
• Experience with 4D BIM scheduling tools and integrated BIM/planning workflows.
• International or multi-jurisdictional project experience, including FIDIC contract environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and scheduling function across assigned projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain integrated project programmes and master schedules .
• Develop schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out activities .
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded schedules .
• Update and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6 .
• Monitor actual project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations, delays and critical path impacts .
• Perform critical path analysis and provide recommendations for programme recovery.
• Prepare and maintain short-, medium- and long-term project schedules.
• Track project milestones, key deliverables and contractual deadlines.
• Monitor labour, equipment, materials and subcontractor requirements against project programmes.
• Integrate schedules across multiple disciplines, contractors and project interfaces .
• Review and monitor contractor, subcontractor and supplier programmes.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports , dashboards and schedule updates.
• Monitor and report on project controls and Earned Value Management EVM performance.
• Identify potential schedule risks and assist with the development of mitigation and recovery plans .
• Conduct and prepare delay analyses using recognised methodologies such as TIA, IAP, CAB, APAB and Windows Analysis.
• Assist with the preparation and management of EOT and prolongation claims .
• Review contractor and subcontractor programmes and time-related claims.
• Ensure compliance with contractual programme obligations under relevant contract forms.
• Coordinate planning information with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial Teams, Procurement, Contractors and other stakeholders .
• Develop and manage integrated procurement and design schedules , including long-lead items and key approval milestones.
• Lead, mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate planners .
• Conduct schedule reviews, programme audits and quality checks.
• Attend and lead project planning, progress and schedule alignment meetings.
• Provide management with advice on schedule risk, critical path exposure, programme recovery and forecast completion dates .
• Maintain accurate project planning documentation, progress records and schedule reports.
• Assist with project controls, progress measurement and performance reporting.
• Provide planning support for tenders, fee proposals and business development activities where required.
• Ensure project schedules remain aligned with project objectives, contractual obligations and client requirements .
• Maintain compliance with company procedures and relevant industry standards.
• Perform any additional planning and project control duties as required by Management.

Closing Date: 2026-09-27