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.
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.
Desired Experience: 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.
Desired Skills: 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 Duties and responsibilities: 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.