367 Senior Planner jobs in South Africa

Job Description: Planner

1.   Role Summary

The Planner plays a vital role in supporting project execution by developing, maintaining, and monitoring schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of projects. The role requires close coordination with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the schedule reflects realistic timelines, resource availability, and risk considerations.

The Planner will apply the
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) standards and recommended practices
to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability of project schedules. This includes ensuring compliance with recognized planning and scheduling methodologies such as Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), and schedule risk analysis.

2.   Key Responsibilities

2.1  Schedule Development

· Develop detailed project schedules in line with AACE International recommended practices (RP 10S-90, RP 34R-05).

· Work with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to define activity sequences, durations, dependencies, and milestones.

· Ensure logical relationships and coding structures are consistent with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

· Integrate contractor and vendor schedules into the master schedule.

2.2  Schedule Monitoring & Control

· Track actual progress against the baseline schedule and prepare variance reports.

· Identify potential delays, risks, or deviations and recommend corrective actions.

· Perform
Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis
to monitor project timelines.

· Conduct
Earned Value Management (EVM)
assessments in accordance with AACE RP 55R-09.

2.3  Reporting

· Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports for project management and stakeholders.

· Generate dashboards and visual reports showing progress, risks, and forecasts.

· Provide input to cost engineers to support integrated cost and schedule reporting.

2.4  Risk & Change Management

· Support schedule risk analysis in line with AACE RP 57R-09.

· Assess impacts of scope changes, delays, and acceleration requests.

· Ensure schedule updates reflect approved changes through proper change control procedures.

3.   Standards & Compliance

The Planner must ensure that all planning and scheduling practices comply with:

·
AACE International Recommended Practices
:

o   RP 10S-90: Cost Engineering Terminology

o   RP 34R-05: Schedule Classification System

o   RP 55R-09: Schedule Risk Analysis

o   RP 57R-09: Integrated Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis

·
PMI PMBOK Guide
(Planning and Monitoring processes)

·
Company-specific Planning Procedures and Governance

4.   Qualifications & Experience

·   3–5 years' experience in project planning and scheduling in mining, construction, or oil & gas industries.

·   Proficiency in
Primavera P6
and
MS Project
.

·   Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule risk analysis.

·   Familiarity with AACE standards and scheduling best practices.

5.   Core Competencies & Skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to communicate complex scheduling information clearly.

· Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

· Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

6.   Performance Measures (KPIs)

· Accuracy of baseline and updated schedules.

· On-time delivery of schedule reports and forecasts.

· Variance between planned vs. actual progress.

· Compliance with AACE and company scheduling standards.

· Effectiveness in identifying and mitigating schedule risks.

7.   Reporting & Relationships

· Reports to:
Senior Planner / Project Controls Manager

· Works with: Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement Officers, Construction Managers, and Contractors.

Stefanutti Stocks Inland is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Planner to join our on-site team in Mokopane. The successful candidate will play a key role in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality construction projects. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in planning software, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

The planner is responsible for meticulously crafting project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Steer Construction projects toward successful outcomes by managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards while mitigating risks and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders. Ensure Compliance and Contribute to the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality completion of projects.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

• Develop comprehensive project plant that outline project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Create detailed construction schedules, identifying critical paths and key milestones.
• Allocate resources such as labour, equipment, and materials to various project tasks.

Schedule Management:

• Maintain and update project schedules regularly to ensure accurate tracking of progress.
• Identify potential delays or issues and implement corrective actions to keep project on schedule.
• Optimize the sequencing of construction activities for efficiency.

Resource Allocation:

• Ensure the availability of necessary resources at the right time and in the right quantities.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to source materials and equipment as required.
• Monitor resource utilization to prevent overallocation shortages.

Cost Estimation and Control:

• Assist in cost estimation and budgeting for construction projects.
• Monitor project costs and expenses, working to keep the project within budget while maintaining quality standards.
• Track and report cost variances and deviations.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks to the project's success and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Regularly assess project risks and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to minimize risks to workers.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that construction work adheres to quality standards, specifications, and local regulations.
• Conduct inspections and audits to verify compliance and the quality of work.
• Address quality issues promptly and efficiently.

Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and team members.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, issues, and changes.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to resolve project-related matters.

Problem Solving:

• Address challenges and issues that arise during construction promptly and effectively.
• Adapt project plans and schedules as needed to overcome obstacles.
• Make informed decisions to keep the project on track.

Reporting:

• Prepare and distribute reports and documentation related to project progress, costs, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure that project documentation is accurate and up to date.

Compliance:

• Ensure that all construction activities comply with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Stay informed about relevant South African construction laws and regulations.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Implement best practices and process improvements for future projects.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance and support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and productive working environment.

Policies and Procedures:

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Will be required to do work within your abilities from time to time that is outside the Job Description as detailed above.

Requirements:

• Minimum 8-10 years of Construction Experience
• Previous Experience in Planning and Scheduling.
• Project Management Experience.
• Previous knowledge within Civil Engineering Environment
• Understanding of Construction Practices
• Experience with Construction Software: Proficiency in construction project Management software tools, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project
• B. Sc Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) will be an advantage
• Other (Special Courses) - Construction Project Management, Construction Law and Regulations, Construction Technology and Innovation, Health & Safety Management, Cost Estimation and Control

Personal Qualities:

• Be a good negotiator
• Ability to function under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Meticulous planning skills
• Make forecasts

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the Planner is to forecast product needs based on sales histories and develop a product line plan that assures the profitability of a product category.

JOB OBJECTIVES

Forecasting and budget management

• Accountable for planned revenue, forecast as well as achieving set budget by reviewing product lines and product line productivity, ensuring that there are enough items per product line to meet targets, suggesting items for last buy, identifying redundant stock as well as products for promotion.
• Responsible for Managing New Product budget, by making sure that new product presented by Buyer does not exceed budget.
• Monitor and show responsibility on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) (i.e., sales plan, gross profit, cost reductions, stock turns, and closing stock). Assess and highlight areas of positive performance and identify areas where improvement is required, and implement appropriate action for their area of control

Management of product line per category

• Responsible for managing the current stock on record and product life cycle by conducting research, analyzing consumer trends, looking for opportunities within Barron competitors as well as working with the Buyer to develop features in existing products to suit specific target markets.

Stock Management according to sales

• Plan stock level requirements according to forecast and budgeted stock turns
• Manage clearance at appropriate times
• Assess performance weekly of SKU's and manage stock levels up and down in order to meet required sales
• Analyse and evaluate Key Performance Indicators (i.e., sales plans, cost reductions, forward covers, Chain Sales to Stock Ratio (CSS) and stockturn). Consider trends, supplier efficiency and lead times when under their area of control reviewing recommendations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification

• NQF 7: Degree in Finance/ Economics / Supply Chain Management

Knowledge

Financial Modelling

Forecasting and Product management

Product Cycle Management

Data management

Financial Acumen

Merchandise Cycle

Managing Budgets

Range Construction

Experience

Product Planner 3-5 Years

Wholesale or retail experience 3-5 years

Experience with financial forecasting of a product range 2-3 years

Skills

Excel - advanced

Powerpoint

Financial Analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft D365

JustEnough

Research skills

Verbal comprehension

Numerical Comprehension

Analytical Reasoning

Competencies

Analysis and Judgement

Initiative and Responsibility

Organisational Awareness

Systematic Approach

Results and Goal orientation

Additional

Flexibility regarding working hours

South African citizen

Reports to

Planning Manager

Key Relationships

Internal:

Buyers

Supply Planning

Warehouse

External:

None

PROJECT & PRODUCTION PLANNER POSITION

Plan and schedule production and project activities

• Develop realistic production schedules based on sales forecasts, capacity, and lead times, and manage project timelines efficiently.

Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor requirements

• Ensure raw materials, machinery, and staffing levels align with production plans and project needs.

Monitor progress and manage disruptions

• Track production/project status, address delays or issues promptly, and adapt plans to minimize disruption.

Communicate status and report performance

• Provide timely updates on production and project status, performance metrics, and issues to relevant stakeholders or management.

Optimize processes and control costs

• Identify ways to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce production or operational costs.

Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution

• Work closely with departments like quality control, procurement, warehousing, sales, and operations to align planning with actual execution.

3-5 Years experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar role.

Please email CV's to

Planner

A fast growing EME, based in the Gauteng, Pretoria is looking for a professional to join their team

The following are the minimum requirements:

• N4 in Electrical/Process Instrumentation Engineering
• Trade Test Certificate
• SAP PM1 and PM2
• 5+ years working experience in an Electrical Environment
• 3+ years experience in SAP

Skills and Competencies required

• Expertise in the SAP Plant Maintenance module and its processes.
• Understanding of maintenance processes and technical objects.
• Knowledge of materials and spare parts availability.
• Ability to coordinate with operations, maintenance teams, and external vendors.
• Skills in planning and scheduling tasks efficiently.

Certified Supporting documents sent with CV:

1. Copy of ID

2. Copy of certificates

3. Copy of Qualifications

Please send all CV's together with Certified supporting documents to

Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 2025/09/22

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Faolan Consulting Is Hiring Mining-Specific Project Planner For 3-Month Contract

Immediate Start | Hybrid | Gauteng-based | Mining Operation in Botswana | Site Visit

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Are you ready to put your specialist mining project planning & scheduling expertise to work on a high-impact mining project? Faolan Consulting is looking for an intermediate but experienced Mining Project Planner / Scheduler for a 3-month contract (with immediate start) to undertake a set scope of work for our client's mining operation in B

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Faolan Consulting forms part of the Faolan Group of Companies with offices in Pretoria, South Africa, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Recognised as an African alpha of AI-enabled technology enhanced and ESG integrated cradle to legacy project management, controls, planning, lifecycle studies, and niche forensic reviews, Faolan has a global footprint of capital to mega projects for major corporates across the built environment, energy, infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, petroleum, and wa

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Interested and meet the minimum requirements? Email a maximum 3-page CV with a two-paragraph cover email attesting to your suitability for the position to by 14:00 on Tuesday 9 September 2025. No late applications will be accepted with communication restricted to only short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by Thursday 11 September 2025, unfortunately yourapplication was not successful, and nofurther communication will be ent

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Planner will be responsible for assisting with planning, scheduling and co-ordination of production activities in line with the sales plan. This includes monitoring material availability, reporting on production output and communicating of necessary information to mitigate risks and expedite the relevant planning ERP processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement requirements are processed on time.
• Lead stock count for responsible plants.

• Review of manufacturing Bills of Materials.

• Review routings and production versions.

• Manage and correct MPS and communicate plan for on time delivery to sales plan.
• Arrange inter-site collection of goods and delivery of complete products to other sites.
• Overview the capturing and reporting of works orders and WIP. Resolve discrepancies.
• Provide accurate input into all RFQ and Contract execution meetings.
• Complete and update all management reports (KPI reporting).

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• National Diploma in Commerce/ Production/Supply Chain related majors or any relevant equivalent qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system such as SAP.
• At least 2 years' experience within a plant/production environment.
• Computer Literate and able to operate the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
• Energetic, Self-motivated and able to work in a team.
• Good communication skills (i.e., both verbal and written).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

Planner

Middelburg, ZAF

Planner

Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1050

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart's Success…

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services, and solutions. Howden's core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling and has over a century of experience in doing so.

Howden South Africa Division is looking for an experienced Planner- Fixed Term contract 6 months to do planning and tracking of projects on various customers' sites and arranging balancing and alignment jobs.

What Will You Do?

Initialise assignments, interpret scopes and clarify issues. Design bar charts to meet specifications and approval of all parties concerned.

Tracking of progress- Conduct visual progress inspections to verify progress as reported by site staff, discuss with site staff problems, potential problems, risks, trends and plan around obstacles. Escalate issues where applicable.

Accordingly update bar charts. Discuss changes, progress and obstacles with clients and contractors. Update, inform, and give feedback. Escalate issues where applicable.

Analyses Progress, obstacles, changes, risks and trends to the effect that corrective action can be made pro-actively where applicable and provide feedback to management.

On request, arrange and plan alignment and balancing assignments.

Liaise with own staff and contractors, schedule work, assignment administration and record keeping.

At all times adhere to procedures, instructions, quality, safety standards and certification requirements.

SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.

Your Experience Should Be…

• Grade 12.

• Planning Diploma or a Technical qualification.

• 3-5 years' experience as a planner

• Proficiency in MS Project & Primavera.

• Technical project planning and problem-solving experience.

• Attention to detail.

• Clear communicator (Oral and Written).

• Good interpersonal skills

• Adapting to situational demands, adapts quickly to change.

• Computer Literacy in MS Word and Excel

• Driver's Licence

Our Benefits Package…

This is an equal opportunity position. You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging and dynamic role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefit package.

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.

We are seeking an experienced Planner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing construction programs for multiple projects — ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

This role requires a proactive and analytical professional with strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills. The Planner plays a critical role in linking project management, estimating, and site execution teams to drive project success in a high-pressure environment .

Key Performance Area

Prepare and maintain detailed construction programs at tender and execution stages.

Assess and cost P&G requirements relative to project complexity and duration.

Monitor progress and prepare monthly updates to ensure schedules remain realistic and achievable.

Identify and analyze delays, prepare Extension of Time (EOT) programs, and support claims.

Administer and baseline project schedules, ensuring compliance with planning methodologies.

Collaborate with Contracts Directors and Contracts Managers, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Site Teams to ensure project alignment.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Academic Qualification

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Proficiency in Planning software (Candy, MS Projects).

Advances skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and data analysis.

Years of Experience

Minimum 10+ years’ technical experience in construction planning and scheduling.

Key Relationships

MD

Contracts Directors

Estimators

Contracts Managers

Quantity Surveyors

Site Teams (occasionally)

Role specific Demands

Strong understanding of construction programming, sequencing, and resource allocation .

Advanced analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.

Proven ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Willingness to travel and work long hours when required.

Advanced planning & organizing , problem solving , and deadline achievement .

Strong collaboration , conflict management , and communication skills.

Intermediate HSE and Quality Process understanding.

Customer relationship and stakeholder engagement capability.

Reports to

MD / Contracts Director

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work on diverse, high-value construction projects.

Collaborative and high-performing team culture.