Role overview
Vacancy information
Industry
Building Construction
Field
Renewable Energy, SeniorPlanner, Project Planning, Project Control, Primavera
Location
Johannesburg
Years of experience
5-10
Minimum qualification
Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Software knowledge
CCS Candy/Primavera
Salary range
Market Related
Job description
A leading multidisciplinary construction group with a strong delivery record across infrastructure, energy, and engineering projects is seeking to appoint a Senior Planner (Renewable Energy) to strengthen its project controls capability.
The organisation delivers large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Southern Africa, with a strong focus on programme certainty, commercial performance, and contractual compliance.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring across multiple projects and will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements, timelines, and commercial objectives while supporting efficient project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules and programmes
- Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify deviations
- Conduct critical path analysis and programme optimisation
- Identify project risks, delays, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and planning deliverables
- Coordinate planning inputs across engineering, procurement, and construction teams
- Support tender programme development and bid submissions
- Assist in extension of time (EOT) claims and delay analysis
- Ensure alignment between planning, procurement, and site execution activities
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in project planning within construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects
- Proven experience on large-scale EPC, infrastructure, or energy projects
- Strong proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar planning tools
- Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, and critical path analysis
- Knowledge of contract frameworks and full project lifecycle delivery
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Valid driver’s licence
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