Sr. Specialist, Scheduler - Global Projects

Location:

Johannesburg, ZA, 2198
• 112 Oxford Road, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

We are looking for an experienced Scheduler to support the successful delivery of major capital projects across our global portfolio. Working within the Project Management Office (PMO), you will set scheduling standards, develop integrated project schedules, and provide insight that helps teams manage risk, cost, and delivery timelines.

This is a senior role suited to someone who enjoys working across complex, multi-region projects and influencing outcomes at both project and portfolio level.

Develop and maintain high-quality project schedules for studies and major capital projects.

Set and manage global scheduling standards, templates, and best practices.

Work closely with Project Managers to ensure schedules are realistic, integrated, and aligned to project scope.

Track progress, identify schedule risks, and provide clear, actionable updates.

Partner with cost and estimating teams to ensure project schedules align with approved budgets and cash-flow forecasts.

Support forecasting and reporting that enables informed decision-making.

Ensure schedules comply with the company’s capital management framework.

Support schedule integration and analysis across multiple projects and regions.

Capture lessons learned and as-built data to continuously improve planning practices.

Contribute to annual budgeting for major and medium-sized projects (>$200M).

Mentor and support planners and schedulers across the project portfolio.

Work collaboratively with internal teams, EPCM partners, and joint venture stakeholders.

Engage with senior leaders to communicate project status, risks, and improvement opportunities.

A degree (or equivalent experience) in mining, engineering, or a related discipline.

PMP certification (registration with an international project management association is an advantage).

At least 10 years’ experience in project scheduling within mining, processing, or extractive industries.

Strong experience working within owner’s teams and alongside EPCM contractors.

Advanced skills in Primavera P6 (v7 or later) and Microsoft Project.

A solid understanding of project controls, including cost control, estimating, and reporting.

Experience working with multicultural, geographically dispersed teams across global regions.

Exposure to large, complex capital projects across multiple continents.

Opportunity to influence how projects are planned and delivered at a global level.

A role that combines technical depth, leadership, and strategic impact.

Work closely with senior leaders and shape best practices across the organisation.