Senior Project Planner

Job title: Senior Project Planner
Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline: February 04, 2025
Key Performance Areas:

Project Delivery and Strategic Planning

Develop and review comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
Perform advanced Earned Value Analysis
Create and maintain project performance dashboards
Identify and mitigate project risks
Provide guidance and mentorship to project planners
Assist in strategic planning functions
Conduct portfolio analysis to optimize resource allocation

Departmental and Company Process Support

Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and SHEQ departments
Ensure contractual requirements are accurately reflected in project plans
Participate in process improvements
Maintain compliance with company Quality Management Systems
Assist in establishing and operating the Project Management Office (PMO)

Strategic Support and Execution

Support tender and proposal development
Generate project development leads
Apply company strategies in daily operations
Consolidate and distribute integrated planning reports
Implement project decision-driving processes

Qualifications:

Qualified artisan in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation discipline
Recognized qualification in Industrial / Process / Manufacturing engineering
Project Management Qualification
Planner certification from PMI or AACE

Experience:

5-10 years post-qualification practical experience in a technical field
Minimum 5 years' experience in project planning using Primavera or MS Projects
At least 2 years in a supervisory/management capacity

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