Snr Planner

Stefanutti Stocks Inland is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Planner to lead the planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring of large-scale infrastructure projects. The successful incumbent will ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements, timelines, and commercial objectives while supporting efficient project execution. Nationwide Position (South Africa and Cross Border)

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6

Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), critical paths, and project baselines

Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) schedules into a single master programme

Align programmes with client milestones and contractual deliverables

Multidisciplinary Project Integration

Coordinate planning across civil, geotechnical, renewables, roads, earthworks, and electrical disciplines

Support planning activities for civils projects, including balance-of-plant construction

Ensure seamless integration of construction activities across multiple disciplines

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Track and report on project progress against approved schedules

Identify deviations, delays, and risks, and recommend corrective actions

Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports for management and clients

Implement and manage earned value management (EVM) where applicable

Risk, Claims & Contractual Support

Conduct delay analysis and support Extension of Time (EOT) claims

Identify planning-related risks and develop mitigation strategies

Support commercial teams with programme-related contractual matters (FIDIC or similar)

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with project managers, site teams, engineers, and clients

Participate in progress and coordination meetings

Provide strategic planning input to support successful project delivery

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage complex, fast-paced project environments

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Leadership ability and experience mentoring junior planners

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or related)

Project Planning/Management certification (advantageous)

Experience

Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in project planning within construction or EPC environments

Experience working on large-scale multidisciplinary projects

Strong understanding of South African construction and regulatory environment

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)

Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM)

Experience with Microsoft Project and advanced Excel reporting

Working knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks

Understanding of project cost control and performance measurement