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E&I Planner – Electrical and Instrumentation

Boardroom Appointments3,354 open roles

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Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa
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E&I Planner – Electrical and Instrumentation

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract Contract Duration: 12 months, with possible extensions Industry: Mining, Engineering, Electrical and Instrumentation Experience Required: 6–10 years Key Software: Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

Position overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Planner to support a mining or industrial project in Kathu, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring detailed project schedules to ensure E&I activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with project timelines and objectives.

The role requires strong technical planning capabilities, experience in E&I construction projects and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed E&I project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Prepare baseline schedules, work programmes, milestone plans and short-, medium- and long-term schedules.
  • Establish activity sequences, durations, dependencies and critical paths.
  • Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities into project schedules.
  • Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedules and identify delays, risks and potential bottlenecks.
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, look-ahead schedules and schedule performance updates.
  • Conduct critical path analysis and recommend recovery plans and corrective actions where delays occur.
  • Coordinate planning for electrical installations, instrumentation systems, cable trays, cabling, panels, switchgear and associated equipment.
  • Schedule testing, inspections, commissioning and handover activities.
  • Coordinate with project managers, construction managers, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and site execution teams to ensure activities are correctly sequenced.
  • Assist with resource loading, manpower planning and monitoring resource utilisation.
  • Identify resource, material and equipment constraints that may affect project delivery.
  • Maintain accurate planning records, schedule revisions, progress curves and project dashboards.
  • Assist with delay analysis, schedule impact assessments, change management and extension-of-time assessments.
  • Ensure planning documentation complies with project specifications, contractual obligations and client requirements.
  • Comply with site health, safety and environmental requirements.

Minimum requirements

  • Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Project Management, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
  • 6–10 years of relevant project planning and scheduling experience.
  • Proven experience planning and scheduling Electrical and Instrumentation activities.
  • Previous experience in mining, heavy industrial, engineering or construction project environments.
  • Experience with large-scale E&I installation or construction projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Understanding of critical path methodology (CPM), baseline scheduling, resource loading and progress measurement.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, project specifications and construction work packages.
  • Knowledge of E&I construction sequencing, installation and commissioning activities.
  • Understanding of project controls, delay analysis and recovery scheduling.
  • Strong analytical, organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and meet project deadlines.
  • Willingness to work in a site-based mining or heavy industrial environment.

Advantageous requirements

  • Additional training or certification in Primavera P6 or project planning.
  • Previous experience on mining projects in the Northern Cape.
  • Strong experience in E&I construction planning and project controls.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced E&I Planner with hands-on expertise in planning and monitoring electrical and instrumentation projects within mining or industrial construction environments. They must be proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, understand construction sequencing and critical path management, and work effectively with project management and site execution teams.

Application requirements

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting:

  • Relevant E&I project planning experience.
  • Projects completed in mining or industrial environments.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
  • Project scope, values and responsibilities.
  • Current location and availability.
  • Current and expected remuneration.

Only candidates who meet the essential requirements will be considered.

Should you not be contacted within two weeks, please take your application as unsuccessful.

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