Position / Job Title:
Project Control / Planner

Location:
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Vacancy Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
The Project Control / Planner will provide support and assistance in the planning and
coordination of projects, ensuring that project schedules are logical, practical, and
realistic. The role focuses on effective resource planning, accurate progress tracking,
and timely reporting.

The position forms part of the Project Execution team once tenders are awarded and
requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external contractors. The
role also supports tender handovers, operational planning, and contributes to project
control, reporting, and analysis, particularly within the mining environment.

Responsibilities:
• Provide information, advice, and support related to project planning and
scheduling.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, subcontractors, procurement teams, and
project control staff to manage planning functions in line with established
procedures.
• Ensure appropriate planning techniques and scheduling systems are
implemented to meet project requirements.
• Assist in developing integrated planning data across engineering, procurement,
logistics, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Ensure all plans comply with company management systems, policies,
procedures, and objectives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining tracking systems for accurate progress
measurement and reporting.
• Compile major project plans and execution schedules for the division.
• Review planning and scheduling documentation to identify risks, ambiguities,
and key issues for the project execution team.
• Ensure planning and scheduling information supports fabrication, procurement,
and engineering requirements.
• Gather and analyse data for Extension of Time (EOT) claims and project
variations.
• Liaise with Project Managers, Workshop Managers, Superintendents, Operations
Managers, Senior Planners, and Business Unit Managers for coordination,
updates, and project handovers.
• Work closely with Supply, Purchasing, Plant & Equipment, Safety, and Finance
teams to support planning and scheduling needs.
• Perform additional project-related tasks as required by the company.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the mining industry
(essential).
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare plans, schedules, proposals, and executive-level reports in
English.
• Experience participating in secondary development of Primavera P6 integrated
with other systems, including familiarity with Web Services and business model
frameworks.
• Chinese Mandarin proficiency will be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with accountability for accuracy, quality, and
deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and gather weekly and monthly project data.
• Willingness to work across a variety of industrial and mining projects.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate in an experienced project
environment.