Planning Manager Lycopodium

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  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.