JUNIOR PROJECT CONTROL COORDINATOR – JDS Energy & Mining Inc

JDS Energy & Mining Inc. (JDS) is the Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) contractor for the construction of the Underground mine at Karowe Diamond Mine at Letlhakane in the Boteti sub-district.
JDS is seeking to recruit Junior Project Control Coordinator to provide Project Control (Cost/ Planning) support in the ongoing underground construction. The position is project-based and tenable in Letlhakane.

Junior Project Controls Coordinator

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Controls Coordinator, the Junior Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the implementation of Project Controls (Cost/Planning/Reporting) within the Underground Project work packages in accordance with the budget, master planning, and baseline progress.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

⦁ Checks project invoices and supporting documentation for contractors.
⦁ Coordinates and ensure that invoice queries are addressed by contractors.
⦁ Performs trend determination, change request control, changes to performance measurement baselines (scope, time, cost), monitoring, and measurement of the associated impacts.
⦁ Supports project monthly report development.
⦁ Tracks project progress and update progress measurements (Engineering, Procurement and Construction).
⦁ Performs reconciliation between Cost Report and SAP.
⦁ Assist in the development and processing of change orders and update the change log.

Technical Requirements:

⦁ Project Control Management
⦁ Project Scope Management
⦁ Project Change Management
⦁ Document and Information Management
⦁ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
⦁ Microsoft Project Skills

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

⦁ Preferably a degree in Engineering, Finance or Business background.
⦁ 3 years experience in a project controls environment or related field.
⦁ Project management certification will be an added advantage.
⦁ Experience within the construction project.
⦁ Knowledge and understanding of capital project budget, commitment, and incurred cost.
⦁ In-house Software (Training will be provided).
⦁ Must possess good communication skills – both oral and written.