We are seeking the skills of a Senior MS Project Planner to join our team in Vanderbijlpark. Must be skilled in reading mechanical drawings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric Grade 12, or N3 
• Technical Qualification would be advantageous  
• 10 years’ experience in Fabrication and Engineering

EXPERIENCE:

• Understand Manufacturing and Engineering processes.  
• Work under pressure 
• Good communication skills 
• Have good problem-solving skills and can make quick, effective decisions 
• Be numerate and have planning and analytical skills 
• Have appropriate IT skills. 
• Read and understand drawings  
• Advanced MS Project Skills (Expert Level)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule all projects in the works ensuring optimal use of resources. 
• Daily updating of schedules based on progress. 
• Provide Forward load projects based on scheduling. 
• Provide Project Engineers with accurate schedules for reporting purposes. 
• Provide Sales department with schedules for quotation purposes. 
• Manage the following: 
• Opening/Loading of projects ensuring relevant information is available and loaded in the projects folder. 
• Planning of projects (BOM’s) in accordance to order scope, drawings, sketches & specifications as discussed in Handover  / Engineering Meetings. 
• Review Planning on Route sheets in accordance with relevant information  
• Generates planning/scheduling on projects due to scope changes, NCR’s or CD’s and communicate with Superintendents and Foreman on various details during manufacturing process. 
• Release Works Orders 
• Various adhoc duties will be expected to be performed outside the above mentioned scope to assist the  team from time to time.

Contact information

Sharon Meulenbeld