Project Planning Scheduler

JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT PLANNING SCHEDULER Moxico Kalengwa Resources Limited, a member of the Moxico Group of Companies, is developing the Mufumbwe Project and invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Project Planning Scheduler to manage integrated schedules and support timely project delivery. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, maintain and update the integrated project schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Prepare detailed work programmes, baseline schedules, look-ahead plans and critical-path analyses aligned with approved project scope and contract requirements. Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and subcontractor teams to obtain and verify progress updates. Monitor planned versus actual progress, identify schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions to protect key milestones. Track critical-path activities, interfaces, dependencies, constraints, procurement lead times and potential delays. Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, schedule narratives, dashboards and milestone forecasts for management. Facilitate schedule reviews and progress meetings, record agreed actions and follow up on outstanding items. Assess the time impact of variations, scope changes and delays; develop recovery programmes with relevant teams and maintain supporting schedule records. Support resource planning by coordinating labour, equipment and work-front requirements with construction teams. Ensure engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules reflect realistic sequencing and agreed delivery priorities. Maintain accurate schedule data, supporting documentation and version control to ensure timely and consistent reporting. Promote compliance with project controls, HSE requirements, quality standards and company procedures. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent. A degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Project Planning, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant project planning and scheduling experience in mining, construction, industrial or major infrastructure projects, with five to seven years’ experience preferred. Proven experience developing and managing integrated project schedules and reporting progress against approved baseline programmes. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential. Microsoft Project and advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be added advantages. Strong understanding of the critical-path method (CPM), schedule logic, progress measurement, earned value concepts and schedule risk management. Practical experience coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules. Ability to analyse delays, assess schedule impacts and prepare practical recovery programmes. Strong analytical, reporting, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a remote project environment.