Project Planner (Expat / Mining / EPCM / PMO / CAPEX) – West Africa

Reference Number: 006-1511KV

Job Description:

Our client, a mining company based in West Africa, is currently looking for a Project Planner for the Stay in Business (SIB) Project Department, who will support the planning and scheduling of maintenance and capital projects to extend the operational lifespan of the mine, ensure safety, and optimise productivity. The role will involve creating, tracking, and analysing project schedules to achieve project goals and deliverables, collaborating with stakeholders, and aligning with the strategic priorities of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project schedules in line with SIB project objectives and milestones.
• Use project management software (such as Primavera P6 or MS Project) to create detailed schedules that include resource allocation, cost estimation, and critical path analysis.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews with the project team to ensure alignment with planned progress.
• Identify resource requirements, including labour, equipment, and materials, and work with relevant teams to secure resources as per the project plan.
• Track project costs and budgets, providing timely updates to project stakeholders on budget alignment and any potential deviations.
• Assist in the preparation of cost-benefit analyses and support budget approval processes.
• Identify potential risks to project schedules and milestones, proposing mitigation strategies to manage or eliminate risks.
• Monitor and document project changes, assessing their impact on timelines and resources.
• Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, and other departments to ensure project schedules align with company priorities and operational goals.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including SIB project team members, senior management, and external contractors, on schedule performance and project progress.
• Prepare regular project progress reports, including Gantt charts, dashboard, KPIs and status updates, for presentation to management.
• Document all planning activities, changes, and updates to ensure a transparent project history for auditing and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve project planning processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with best practices in project planning and scheduling to improve efficiency and project delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sectors and EPCM capital project.
• Certified Planning Engineer (CPE), Certified planner (AICP) or a related certification is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of mining operations, maintenance planning, and capital project management in brown and green field project.
• Ability to assess and interpret project data to make informed planning decisions.
• High accuracy in developing and tracking project schedules resource allocations.
• Ability to work in a mining environment, including adherence to site-specific health safety protocols.
• This position may require occasional travel to project sites and may involve working extended hours during peak project phases.
• Will need to work on a FIFO rotation.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Expatriate employment position.
• Competitive remuneration package.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerrin van Schalkwyk at [email protected]

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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