Senior Project Planner

Job purpose statement: Lesedi Nuclear Services is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to establish and maintain realistic, achievable project programs. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, analyzing, and ensuring the credibility of project schedules while providing strategic guidance to the project planning team. 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 Competencies: Knowledge: Advanced technical knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation processes Expert-level scheduling principles and development Advanced Project Management (PMBOK) principles Earned Value Management (EVM) Construction contract knowledge (NEC & FIDIC) Delay analysis techniques Advanced project program analysis Skills: Proficient in MS Office Expert in planning software (Primavera preferred) Process flow analysis Procedure and guide generation Time-Impact Analysis Technical documentation Behaviours/Personal Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal skills Outstanding verbal and written communication Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities Proactive information gathering Methodical with exceptional attention to detail Independent initiative Strong team player Ability to motivate and guide others Willingness to share knowledge and mentor team members Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

Location: Cape Town Region, ZA

Posted Date: 1/9/2025