Senior Project Planner

IVANHOE MINES is looking for a Senior Project Planner. Ivanhoe Mines is a leading international mining company with business offices throughout the globe. We believe that mining, done right, with purpose, vision, and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, will play a significant role in the worlds transition to clean energy. At Ivanhoe, we prioritize the growth, learning, and skill development of our people, empowering them to reach their full potential. With a portfolio of world-class assets, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment that presents exceptional career opportunities.

Purpose of the role:

The Project Planner is required to coordinate the schedule for all project and construction activities on the surface, as well as underground construction. He is the vital link between all disciplines, departments and contractors to ensure compliance to the Project Schedule.

• Good working knowledge of primarily Primavera P6 and secondary Microsoft Projects 2016 planning systems.
• Minimum of ten(10) year related-work experience in the construction and/or mining industry, and five(5) years as a project planner/scheduler

• Practical Planning Training that enhances Microsoft Projects, Primavera 6 Planning systems and Palisade Decision Tools @Risk

Technical Skills should include:

• Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders and coordinate work required
• Ability to strategise for longer terms plans for adequate and effective implementation of sustainability reporting and compliance

• Ensure compliance to the Project Schedule
• Flag any deviations and report to the Project Controls Manager and facilitate communication and reporting with the project stakeholders.
• Reschedule, with the Project Controls Manager, any and all activities where deviations
• Weekly updating the schedule and presenting progress to
• Work closely with all contractor and Owners Team Management on all project
• Maintaining a well-documented Risk Register on scheduling.

Personal Competencies should include:

• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Good analytical, logical and planning skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Proficiency in the use of project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good working ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting and also provide leadership when required to so.

The finer details:

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. This position would require frequent travel, between Sandton and Mokopane site. As an equal employment opportunity employer, its important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

Information :

• Company : Ivanhoe Mines
• Position : Senior Project Planner
• Location : Sandton, Gauteng
• Country : ZA