SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER – United Mining Services Group (UMS Group)

UMS GROUP VACANCIES: SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER (REF 0225_1)

United Mining Services Group (UMS Group) provides the expertise to allow mining companies to access their most challenging ore bodies and extract minerals safely and efficiently. The Company undertakes all concept, engineering and design, construction and construction management, commissioning and refurbishment projects for its mining and processing clients.

With its head office situated in Woodmead Johannesburg, the UMS Group provides mining and mineral processing project services across the globe.

Applications are invited for the following exciting opportunity at our Head Office:

SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER (REF 0225_1)

This role is responsible to coordinate and review project schedules and planning programme processes to inform the preparation of tenders, budget estimates and pre-qualifications for large projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and assist with project schedule.
• Review and assist with labour plan and plant plan.
• Staff supervision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12.
• Shift Foreman Certificate of Competence and /or surveyor qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience as Shift Foreman/Engineering Foreman/Surveyor with planning experience for at least one large project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Advanced MS Project and Excel skills.
• Hummingbird (E-Doc) document management software or equivalent.
• Advantageous:
• Mine Captain’s Qualification or alternatively qualifications in Ventilation, Gas, Plan Reading and Mining (will be an advantage).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport.