South Africa Job Openings

Scatec

Lead Project Planner - 12 month Contract

Cape Town

November 29, 2024

Overview:Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Lead Project Planner in South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Lead Project Planner you will be responsible to prepare and manage overall master project programme (schedule), integrating work breakdown structure for progress measurement, scheduling, progress reporting and project control.

Main Responsibilities

Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the Operating System
Compile Project Program (Schedules) for Opportunity / Development as required by Business Development
Assist in developing Milestones to be integrated in the relevant PPA
Compile / Prepare overall master project program (schedule) for Delivery phase integrating the standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Setting up the baseline, cost weighting and generating the S-Curves
Coordinate schedule from multiple contractors and incorporate the information gathered into the overall project master schedule, including histogram and machinery analysis
Compile Program Memorandum Basis incorporating all the necessary information relevant to the Project
Support engineering team with planning for engineering documents, MDL and Programme alignment and document progress reporting
Support project manager with Gate Review planning and preparation
Understand contractual matter, identify critical milestones and notifications (PPA time analysis), incorporate on the master project program
Reviewing / verifying the contractor’s baseline, Programme Basis Memorandum, Manpower and machinery histograms and S-Curve
Update the project schedule based on work achieved, baseline updates and reporting, as well as providing forecast to Supply Chain/Logistics/PM on upcoming and critical activities
Coordinate the site project planner to ensure Scatec’s policy, procedures and templates are followed as well as the information gathered from the contractors are incorporated into the overall project master schedule, including histogram analysis

Qualifications And Competencies

Formal Technical Qualification (Construction, Engineering, Project Management)
8+ years of experience with projects involving procurement and construction (EPC)
Advanced knowledge of Planning Tools - Primavera (required) and others (MS Project, MS Office)
Experience with EPC Renewable project is desirable (Wind & Solar)
Critical path analysis and risk evaluations experience
Language: fluent both written and spoken in English (any other language is a plus)

Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

Additional information:
This role might require some international travel to developing countries

We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

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