Project Scheduler

We are currently looking for a Project Scheduler to join our team. This is a 12-month contract position based in the Middleburg area.
Minimum Requirements:
National Higher Diploma/Degree in technical field
Minimum of 3 years experience as a Project Scheduler
Experience in developing project-specific and high-level milestone deliverable master plans to meet defined business objectives
Planning and coordination
In possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness, or be able to obtain one
Interpersonal skills Teamwork, Cross-Cultural Awareness and Stress tolerance
Analytical skills Good judgment, Information gathering, problem Analysis and Technical Skills and Competence
Innovation and Oral Communication Skills
Operational insight A concern for excellence and execution

Job Description:
Assist in preparing and keeping master plans for the overall SIB project portfolio as well as subproject plans for monitoring and tracking the requirements
Create project timelines
Compile Work Breakdown Structures in creating project schedules and estimates
With Project Manager, update master and sub-project plans with new information as changes occur
Monitor dependencies affected by changes.
Provide key data to Project Manager to update project status and impact (e.g. timelines, budget, resources, and delays)
Communicate any schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and time constraints to the Project Manager
Communicate and publish plans to appropriate involved individuals to ensure each person understands the overall scope of the project, and when tasks are required to begin and be completed
Utilize relevant project management software applications to develop project schedules
Review each project periodically to ensure projects are on time and within cost projections
Prepare an executive summary of all exceptions on projects, inclusive of tasks that are behind schedule, tasks that are competing for the same resource, conflicting priorities and exemplary performance, etc.
Provide planning and resource allocation services that support the project schedule
Support the preparation of progress reports, standardized reporting procedures and the monitoring of overall project performance
Provide information for monthly reporting to OPCO