Project Planner Jobs

Company: RPO Recruitment

Job Title:

Project Planner

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment Type:

Full-Time / Permanent
Industry: Engineering / Construction / Project Controls / Consulting
Salary:
Highly Competitive (Based on Experience)
Work Mode:
On-site / Project-Based

RPO Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy seeking an experienced and technically skilled Project Planner to join its Project Controls Team in Johannesburg.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, risk analysis, and project controls across multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, planning proficiency, and deep understanding of construction methodologies and contract management.

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The Project Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing project schedules to support successful delivery of engineering and construction projects while ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and project objectives.

The role requires strong analytical skills, technical planning expertise, and effective coordination with project teams and stakeholders.

• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules for engineering and construction activities.
• Creating baseline schedules and monitoring project performance against milestones.
• Supporting project execution through effective planning and scheduling strategies.
• Ensuring project deliverables align with timelines and operational objectives.

• Using Primavera Project Planner P6 to:
• Develop project schedules
• Track project progress
• Monitor performance indicators
• Analyze delays and schedule risks

Updating project schedules and generating accurate planning reports.

• Identifying scheduling risks, delays, and bottlenecks affecting project delivery.
• Supporting project risk management strategies and mitigation planning.
• Assisting project teams in minimizing operational and scheduling risks.

• Applying understanding of forms of contract including:
• NEC Contracts
• FIDIC Contracts

Supporting estimating, tendering, and commercial planning processes.

Reviewing technical and scheduling inputs for project bids and proposals.

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• Working in a multi-disciplinary project environment to coordinate engineering schedules and deliverables.
• Supporting construction teams with technical planning and workflow optimization.
• Reviewing work methods and construction techniques to improve scheduling accuracy.

• Preparing project progress reports and schedule updates for stakeholders.
• Monitoring project KPIs, earned progress, and schedule adherence.
• Providing recommendations to improve project performance.

Demonstrating strong commitment to:

• Workplace safety
• Behavioural-based safety principles
• Engineering compliance standards

Supporting safe project planning and execution practices.

Applicants should possess:

• A Tertiary Qualification (Degree, Diploma, or Equivalent) in:
• Engineering
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Or another relevant technical discipline

• Professional certifications or training in:
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Primavera P6
• Project Controls
• Risk Management
• Construction Planning

• Proven experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering or construction project environment.
• Strong technical understanding of project planning, construction methods, engineering project controls, risk management processes.
• Hands-on experience using Primavera Project Planner P6 is mandatory.
• Knowledge of estimating and tendering processes, engineering workflows, contract administration (NEC/FIDIC).

• Valid Driver's License
• Own reliable transport

• Strong project planning and scheduling expertise
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency
• Excellent understanding of engineering project environments
• Risk analysis and mitigation capabilities
• Technical understanding of construction methodologies
• Contract knowledge (NEC, FIDIC)
• Strong reporting and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and organizational abilities

• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
• Strong…