Planning Manager

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, Saudi Arabia Lycopodium Full time

The tasks you'll perform

  • Support the Planning team including consultant planning partners and in establishing and maintaining project schedules to ensure up-to-date data for efficient project management.
  • Provide specialised advice and expertise to enhance project planning and execution.
  • Adhere to project-specific and company procedures, maintaining consistency and high standards of work.
  • Foster collaboration across business units to streamline project processes and achieve objectives effectively.
  • Lead project schedule development and maintenance for effective management.
  • Ensure alignment of staff composition and skills with Projects & Studies requirements and the Company's strategic plans. Offer specialised guidance to optimise project planning and execution.
  • Ensure adherence to project-specific and company procedures for consistent work excellence.
  • Facilitate auditing policies, procedures, standards, and plans to enhance service quality and professionalism.
  • Actively support the collaboration of internal and external stakeholders to streamline processes and achieve objectives efficiently.
  • Facilitate effective implementation and maintenance of project schedules and methods to improve operational efficiency and support business in continuous improvement.
  • Promote collaboration across departments to optimise processes and achieve objectives.
  • Travel as required to suit needs of the business.
  • Facilitate interactive planning IAP sessions with project teams to drive schedule framework development and project strategies that identify the various critical paths.
  • Management the planning team's individual performance appraisals and prospective career paths.
  • Manage the resource loading of schedules to derive progress and related S-Curve graphs.
  • Develop and manage earned value management EVM reporting and dashboards.
  • Liaise with the cost control team and manage schedule change and documentation to support.

The expertise you'll bring

  • Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent
  • +15 years postgraduate experience, 5+ in a similar position
  • Cape Town based.
  • South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Mining projects experience in an EPCM role
  • Knowledge in 4D planning is advantageous.
  • Must be able to run multiple projects and manage team.
  • Must be able to understand typical technical documents such as PFD's, P&ID's, GA drawings, etc.
  • Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, contractors, vendors and co-workers.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to produce accurate and professional complex, technical documentation.
  • Proven ability to produce sound finance, project and technical reports.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment
  • Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and improvement.


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