Job Description :
To manage and coordinate the planning, associated resources and scheduling related to the scope of works executed by the In-Port Team ensuring that the schedule is executed safely in the most cost-effective and expedient manner.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Development of integrated schedule plans:
Ensuring alignment with group scheduling standards
Ensuring alignment with other key elements of the Project e.g., Safety, Risk, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Cost Engineering
Development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Development and maintaining of fully integrated complex EPC and EPCM Project Master Schedule for monitoring and controlling against tasks, milestone and deliverables:
Preparing a Basis of Schedule
Validating benchmarks of durations
Coordinating with all relevant stakeholders to define schedule requirements
Resource loading where applicable
Apply critical path and critical chain methods to the schedule
Assessing risks to the critical path
Assessing opportunities to optimize the schedule
Monitor and control progress against schedule:
Progress tracking and trending by application of Earned Value principles
Identify and communicate any schedule conflicts, resource and time constraints, etc. to the In-Port Manager
Comprehensive critical path and near critical path management in-put Ensures transparent reporting of progress supported by:
Quality assurance on the schedule updating/reporting
Effective communication of key messages to relevant stakeholders
S-Curves and executive reporting dashboards.
Management and co-ordination of resources:
Ensuring the allocation of both internal and external resources to support the effectiveness of all projects.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Degree or NQF 7 equivalent
Qualification in Project Planning and Project Management - PMI-SP or PMI-PMP
Minimum of 10years relevant work experience in the planning and scheduling environment with at least 5 years' experience in Marine Mining Industry
Minimum of 5 years operating at a Senior Planner level.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (EVM templates, Pivot tables)
Advanced knowledge of Project Planning software - Primavera P6, MS Projects and Synchro Pro 4D
Intermediate knowledge of producing schedules and animations utilizing Bentley Synchro Pro 4D
SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:
Technical Competence
Basic Maintenance skills and knowledge
Production Systems knowledge
Strategic Thinking
Leadership & Business Competence
Strong supervisory management and communication skills
Coaching / mentoring
Planning, co-ordination and prioritizing
Ability to work under pressure, within set guidelines
Analyzing & interpretation of information
Assertive and proactive
Ability to make decisions
Strong organization skills