Department:<\/b> Control Department<\/p>\n
Location:<\/b> Richards Bay<\/p>\n
Contract Type:<\/b> 12-month fixed-term contract<\/p>\n
Employment Category:<\/b> Project Execution \/ Planning and Scheduling<\/p>\n
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About the Role<\/b><\/p>\n
ECEC (East China Engineering Science and Technology Co., Ltd.) is seeking to appoint a Site <\/b>Planner<\/b> to support site planning, scheduling, progress tracking, reporting, and construction execution planning for the Nyanza 80ktpa TiO\u2082<\/span> Pigment Plant Project. The role will support the development and maintenance of project schedules, weekly and daily construction plans, progress reporting, schedule risk identification, and coordination with construction, technical, HSE, cost, and subcontractor teams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n The Site Planner will be responsible for:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Developing project schedules, phase plans, weekly plans, and daily construction plans based on project targets, approved drawings, construction methodologies, and site priorities.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Monitoring site progress and identifying schedule deviations, delays, risks, and constraints.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Analysing causes of delays and supporting the development of corrective or mitigation actions.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Coordinating work sequencing across disciplines, subcontractors, manpower, equipment, and material delivery plans.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Organising and supporting regular progress meetings.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Preparing weekly and monthly progress reports for submission to the Client, consultants, and management team.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Updating schedules in response to design changes, site variations, delays, or unforeseen conditions.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Assessing the impact of schedule changes on the overall project programme.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Maintaining the project baseline, activity logic, milestones, and critical path using appropriate scheduling software.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Reviewing and commenting on subcontractor schedules, look-ahead plans, and planning documents.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Supporting the development of progress measurement systems.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Preparing project scheduling documents, planning procedures, and progress tracking tools.<\/p>\n \u2022 <\/span>Working closely with construction, technical, HSE, quality, cost, and subcontractor teams to support effective site execution.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Minimum Requirements<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, <\/span>Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management,<\/span><\/p>\n or a related field.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Minimum of 5 to 10 years\u2019 experience in planning and scheduling for construction, <\/span>industrial, petrochemical, or process plant projects.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Working knowledge of construction workflows, sequencing, site coordination, subcontractor <\/span>planning, and progress measurement.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Strong knowledge of activity logic, milestone control, schedule management, and critical <\/span>path analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling software.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Experience in project controls reporting will be advantageous.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Ability to work effectively in a construction site environment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Key Competencies<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The ideal candidate must demonstrate:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Good communication and coordination skills.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Strong attention to detail and accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Good record-keeping and report-writing ability.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Fluency in English is required.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Application Process<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their application, including a <\/span>detailed CV and relevant supporting documents.<\/span><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/b> 19 June 2026<\/span><\/p>\n Applications to be submitted to:<\/b> fanghongdong@cncec.cn<\/a> \/ songlulu@cncec.cn<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_job_location":"Richards Bay, KwaZulu 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