{"id":23881,"date":"2015-07-27T12:55:38","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T10:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=23881"},"modified":"2015-07-27T12:56:42","modified_gmt":"2015-07-27T10:56:42","slug":"project-planner-job-opportunities-x-15-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/project-planner-job-opportunities-x-15-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"Project Planner Job Opportunities x 15 Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Purpose of Job \/ Role Intent:<\/strong>
\n\u2022Responsible for the updating and implementation and progress reporting of the schedule for Tier 1 or Tier 2 or Tier 3 projects
\n\u2022Maintenance and regular updating of the project plan as a service to the Project Manager, ensuring that the schedule forecast remains realistic, reliable and predictable. This is achieved by regular resource loading revision, risk analysis, status updates, reporting of progress and advice to the PM on protecting milestone dates and progress.
\n\u2022Ensure proper governance is adhered to on the project w.r.t. the project plan as provided by the Planning and Scheduling function
\n\u2022Ensure that the project schedule is regularly updated and integrated with project controls elements, well as reporting against planning specific KPI\u2019s.
\n\u2022Communication with the Project Controls team is a key enabler for managing progress and risk and as such the planner\/scheduler must integrate directly with the controls team.
\n\u2022During FEL phases of a project, compilation of a resource loaded execution plan for the deliverables and activities of the specific BD&I phase as a service to the Project Manager.
\n\u2022During the FEL phases of a project, general assistance to the Group Technology Function with building the execution plan.
\n\u2022Integration of contractor plans with the project schedule, and assessing the integrity thereof
\n\u2022Resource loading and updating of project schedules with PDA.
\n\u2022Assistance and reporting to the Project Manager on status, progress and schedule impact
\n\u2022Meet integrated risk and change management requirements on the project
\n\u2022Report on schedule forecast of a project, against the agreed control base with the utmost focus on accuracy, predictability and timeous reporting
\n\u2022Maintain high level of planning & scheduling health on the project
\n\u2022Reporting w.r.t. functional planning health checks requirements.
\n\u2022Implementation of Group Technology functional requirements and quality standards in planning and scheduling
\n\u2022Be an expert in the implementation and use of project planning tools
\n\u2022Foster a culture of collaboration, personal growth of direct reports and colleagues through technical excellence and robust critical review of all activities and results on projects
\n\u2022Ensure project planning requirements for gate reviews are implemented
\n\u2022Ensure compliance by external service providers to Sasol project control reporting requirements<\/p>\n

Key accountabilities (Maximum 6-8)
\nCore Elements of Job
\nKey Performance Indicators<\/p>\n

1. Strategy & policy
\n\u2022Execute Project Planning\/Scheduling within Policy and Procedures
\n\u2022Drive the integration of Cost, Schedule, financial and Commercial within a project \u2022
\nDevelopment and updating of project execution plans for all projects
\n\u2022Accuracy and timely delivery of planning reports and forecasts
\n\u2022Avoid external Audit findings
\n\u2022Ensure high level of planning health on the project<\/p>\n

2. Planning & people
\n\u2022Resource forecasting the planning requirements within the project
\n\u2022Self-proficiency as a project planning practitioner (tools, methodology, standards, QC, reporting, etc.)Review of the quality of delivery by internal and external resources
\n\u2022Performance management of individuals with the projects specific planning structure
\n\u2022Provide coaching and guidance to project planning practitioners<\/p>\n

3. Performance management
\n\u2022Provide efficient and high quality services to the project \u2022
\nQuality, effectiveness and timeliness delivery of Project Planning deliverables
\n\u2022Accuracy and predictability of forecast schedule
\n\u2022Accuracy of project progress reporting<\/p>\n

4. Governance & risk management
\n\u2022Adherence to Policy and procedures \u2022Compliance with internal and external guidelines and policies
\nIdentify & escalate deviations to guidelines & standards.
\n\u2022Revision control of baseline schedules<\/p>\n

5. External relations & reporting
\n\u2022Reporting to Project Manager \u2022
\nAccurate and timely reporting of project plan: planned vs. actual, updating of the schedule, etc.
\nTimeously and in in a responsible manner report on deviation from the baseline.
\nServe as a key resource to the PM in advice on project execution and focus in order to implement mitigating strategies and to protect the critical path<\/p>\n

Job Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required (most senior level)
\n\u2022BEng\/BSc Eng\/BSc (Hons) QS + 36 months project execution planning experience
\n\u2022Mtech + 48 months project execution planning experience
\n\u2022Overall at least 5 years accumulative experience in planning \/ project management \/ commissioning \/ controls environment
\n\u20228 – 15 years total relevant experience<\/p>\n

Personal Attributes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leadership Behavioural Competencies
\n(Identify 4-5 key differentiating competencies)
\nOne-Sasol mindset
\nShapes business strategy
\nDrives accountability and high performance
\nBusiness acumen
\nFosters teamwork and collaboration
\nRole models customer focus
\nLeverages diversity and inclusion
\nNurtures and coaches
\nBuilds partnerships
\nDevelops self<\/p>\n

Functional Competencies
\n(as specified for each job family in competency directories)
\nFundamental understanding of Project Management Principles
\nKnowledge of project controls principles
\nKnowledge of Sasol specific business processes relevant to project planning & scheduling (BD&I, QMS360 etc.)
\nKnowledge and application ability of project technologies and tools
\nCompetent in different project execution strategies
\nIntegration of estimating and planning elements
\nCompetent in construction management principles
\nCompetent in problem solving, negotiation and facilitation in a project environment
\nCompetent in the application of the BD&I, PMBOK, NEC3, etc
\nUnderstand the total value chain of the business on projects
\nIntegrated Risk management affecting the project
\nSteercom reporting of the project plan – integrated with project controls elements
\nDifferent levels of project scheduling<\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here to apply online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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