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industrial environment.\nProven experience developing and maintaining project schedules for mining projects, engineering projects or capital expenditure programmes.\nExperience planning and monitoring engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.\nProficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.\nStrong knowledge of project planning methodologies, critical path analysis, schedule baselining and progress measurement.\nExperience developing work breakdown structures (WBS), activity sequencing, project milestones and resource-loaded schedules.\nAbility to monitor project progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays, constraints and schedule risks.\nExperience preparing progress reports, look-ahead schedules, project forecasts and schedule performance analyses.\nUnderstanding of project lifecycle activities, including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning.\nExperience coordinating project schedules across multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.\nStrong analytical, organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.\nUnderstanding of project risk management, change control and schedule management principles.\nWillingness to work on-site in Marikana, Rustenburg, North West.\nRoles and ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Scheduling\nDevelop, maintain and update detailed project schedules for mining, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.\nEstablish project baselines, work breakdown structures, activity lists, dependencies, durations and milestones.\nDevelop integrated schedules that align engineering deliverables, procurement packages, construction activities and project completion targets.\nEnsure project schedules reflect approved scope, execution strategies, resource requirements and contractual milestones.\nApply critical path methodology to identify activities that directly influence project completion dates.\nPrepare detailed short-term and long-term schedules, including weekly and monthly look-ahead plans.\nCoordinate schedule inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project management teams.\nEnsure project schedules are logically sequenced, achievable and aligned with the overall project execution plan.\nProgress Monitoring & Schedule ControlMonitor actual project progress against approved schedules and baseline milestones.\nCollect and validate progress information from project teams, contractors and suppliers.\nUpdate project schedules to reflect actual progress, forecast dates and approved changes.\nIdentify schedule deviations, delays, critical activities and potential bottlenecks.\nAnalyse the impact of delays and changes on project completion dates and contractual milestones.\nDevelop recovery schedules and recommend corrective actions where project activities fall behind schedule.\nMonitor engineering deliverables, procurement lead times, equipment deliveries, construction progress and commissioning readiness.\nEnsure schedule updates accurately reflect the current status and forecast completion of project activities.\nEPCM & Project CoordinationCoordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction and project management disciplines.\nIntegrate engineering design schedules, technical deliverables, procurement activities and construction work packages into the overall project schedule.\nMonitor procurement schedules, including tendering, purchase order placement, manufacturing, inspections, delivery and installation of long-lead equipment.\nLiaise with engineering teams to monitor design progress, drawing approvals and technical documentation.\nCoordinate with construction teams to monitor site progress, resource requirements and work-front availability.\nTrack contractor schedules and assess their alignment with overall project milestones.\nIdentify interface risks between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.\nParticipate in project planning meetings and coordinate schedule-related actions across disciplines.\nCritical Path & Risk ManagementPerform critical path analysis to identify activities that may affect project completion.\nIdentify schedule risks, resource constraints, procurement delays and other potential threats to project delivery.\nConduct schedule risk assessments and evaluate the potential impact of delays on project milestones.\nDevelop mitigation strategies and recovery plans in collaboration with project management and relevant stakeholders.\nMonitor float consumption, activity dependencies and changes to critical path activities.\nAssess the scheduling implications of design changes, scope variations, resource constraints and contractor delays.\nEscalate significant schedule risks and recommend practical solutions to protect project deadlines.\nSupport project change control by assessing the schedule impact of proposed changes.\nResource & Milestone PlanningCoordinate resource requirements with project managers, engineering leads and construction supervisors.\nMonitor labour, equipment, contractor and material requirements against project schedules.\nIdentify resource conflicts and potential constraints that could affect project execution.\nDevelop resource-loaded schedules where required.\nTrack key project milestones, contractual deliverables and planned completion dates.\nMonitor the availability of critical equipment, materials and specialist contractors.\nSupport project teams in aligning resource allocation with construction priorities and delivery targets.\nReporting & Project ControlsPrepare weekly and monthly project progress reports, schedule updates and forecast completion dates.\nDevelop progress curves, milestone trackers, look-ahead schedules and schedule performance reports.\nMonitor schedule performance indicators and report deviations from approved baselines.\nProvide accurate planning information to support project management decisions.\nMaintain project schedules, progress records, assumptions, constraints and supporting documentation.\nPrepare schedule forecasts and provide early warnings of potential delays.\nSupport project reviews, management meetings and client reporting requirements.\nEnsure planning information is accurate, consistent and available to relevant stakeholders.\nStakeholder Management & Continuous ImprovementWork closely with project managers, engineers, procurement specialists, construction teams, contractors and clients.\nFacilitate planning and progress meetings to review project performance, constraints and upcoming activities.\nFollow up on outstanding actions and ensure schedule-related issues are addressed timeously.\nCommunicate changes to project schedules, milestones and critical activities to relevant stakeholders.\nSupport the implementation of standardised planning procedures, reporting templates and project controls processes.\nIdentify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, progress measurement and project reporting.\nEnsure planning activities comply with project procedures, contractual requirements and applicable company standards.\nContribute to lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives across mining and EPCM projects.\nClosing Date:Submissions for this vacancy will close on 20 October 2026. 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