Primavera Project Planners

Recruiter:

Zecutive Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB000179/MR

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Location:

Brisbane, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A dynamic South African Project Management Consulting Company requires the full-time services of qualified and experienced Primavera Project Planners with knowledge of mega projects in mining, for career opportunities in Australia.
Successful candidates will be placed with the intention of immigrating and becoming residents after fulfilling the necessary requirements (candidates must be younger than 45 years old to qualify for immigration.) Older candidates may be considered for long term contracts.
The Consulting Engineering branch in Brisbane, Queensland, will assist with all necessary work permits, relocation arrangements, work in the Project Controls Offices, etc.
Excellent career opportunities for project planners intending to immigrate.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities
Working in the Project Controls environment, manage and maintain project schedule by:

Planning and setting up of project schedule with project stakeholders’ input using Primavera
Following project planning processes and company procedure on all assigned projects
Ensure consistency and reliable progress reporting
Highlight any deviation within the programme to the Project Manager, and assist with innovative and appropriate planning advice
Implement planning logic, understanding inter dependencies and knock-on effects
Highlight critical path, Earned Value and appropriate resource loading
Track baseline vs actual progress on schedules
Highlight risks to ensure project completion on time - raise early warnings with possible impacts to project schedule
Weekly reporting to internal and external parties by means of schedule updates and progress reporting
Assist subcontractors, align, and integrate project schedules and progress reports
The role/s may require time on site either part of the week or full time based on the project phase
Understanding of bespoke consulting business models and ability to do business development

Desired Experience & Qualification

Relevant qualification essential, professional registration highly recommended
6 -10+ years’ experience in the mining industry
Experience in a similar role, planning of large construction and installation projects essential
Solid Primavera P6 and MS Projects knowledge essential
Sound Understanding of fabrication and installation projects in the mining environment
Driven ‘Can-do’ attitude, with a passion for mega projects in the mining industry
Process orientated and assertive to ensure that complex projects are executed in accordance with company established practices and safety requirements
Bias for action, based on logical problem solving and experience
Able to work under pressure and to communicate effectively with a wide range of project stakeholders
Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the outputs
Analytical thinker, energetic and flexible
EPCM Contract experience advantageous
Power BI experience recommended
Must be willing to travel to project sites
Must be medically fit to work on mining sites

Package & Remuneration
Market related - negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Permanent position on long term mega projects, with the intention of becoming Australian perm resident
Interested?
Please submit detailed and updated CV in MS Word format TODAY!
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