Position: Scheduler / Planner
Department: Projects / Operations
Reporting To: Project Manager / Site Manager
Job Purpose
The Scheduler / Planner will be responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting on project activities to ensure projects are effectively planned, tracked and completed within agreed timelines. The successful candidate will maintain project schedules, monitor progress, identify potential delays and provide accurate planning information to Project Managers and relevant stakeholders.
The role requires previous experience working on projects at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and an understanding of working within a highly regulated and safety-conscious project environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate is essential.
- A relevant qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Planning or a related field will be advantageous.
- Primavera P6 is essential
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in project planning and scheduling.
- Previous project planning and scheduling experience at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is essential.
- Experience working in a nuclear, engineering, construction, maintenance or industrial project environment.
- Proven experience developing, updating and maintaining project schedules.
- Experience monitoring project progress against planned activities, milestones and deadlines.
Technical Requirements
- Basic working knowledge of Primavera P6 is essential.
- Experience using Primavera P6 to create, update and maintain project schedules.
- Experience working with SAP applications is essential.
- Ability to capture, update and retrieve relevant project and planning information using SAP.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, update and maintain detailed project schedules.
- Create and manage project activities, milestones and timelines.
- Maintain and update project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Monitor actual project progress against approved schedules.
- Identify potential delays, schedule deviations and risks affecting project timelines.
- Monitor critical activities and key project milestones.
- Update schedules based on progress information received from Project Managers, Supervisors and relevant stakeholders.
- Assist Project Managers with planning and scheduling requirements.
Progress Monitoring and Reporting
- Collect and consolidate project progress information.
- Track planned progress versus actual progress.
- Assist with the preparation of project planning, progress and schedule reports.
- Highlight potential delays, constraints and areas requiring corrective action.
- Maintain accurate planning records and supporting documentation.
- Provide updated project schedules and progress information to relevant stakeholders.
SAP Administration
- Utilise SAP applications to capture, maintain and retrieve relevant project and planning information.
- Ensure that planning-related information captured on SAP is accurate and up to date.
- Assist with SAP-related administrative and reporting requirements relevant to project planning and scheduling.
Koeberg Project Coordination
- Apply previous Koeberg Nuclear Power Station project experience when planning and coordinating project activities.
- Liaise with relevant project teams and stakeholders to obtain accurate progress updates.
- Support planning activities in accordance with site requirements, project controls and applicable procedures.
- Maintain accurate planning documentation required within a highly regulated and safety-conscious environment.
- Attend project planning and progress meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Minimum of 5 years' project planning and scheduling experience.
- Previous planning or scheduling experience at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is essential.
- Basic practical knowledge of Primavera P6.
- Experience working with SAP applications.
- Understanding of project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to identify potential delays and scheduling risks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Key Competencies
- Planning and organising
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Ability to work in a highly regulated and safety-conscious environment
Employment Requirements
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years' proven project planning and scheduling experience, including previous experience working at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. The candidate must also have basic working knowledge of Primavera P6 and experience working with SAP applications.
Application Question(s):
- Have you previously worked on Koeberg Nuclear Power Station?
- Are you available to start immediately?
Experience:
- Scheduling/Planning: 5 years (Required)
- SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Primavera P6 Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
