Site Planner - 12 Month Contract

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 positionCurrently we are looking for a Site Project Planner in Kathu, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Site Planner you will be responsible for monitoring the site activities and supporting the projects in line with all core processes, procedures, templates and tools as described within SCATEC.

Main responsibilities 

• Assist Senior Project Planner to compile the Overall Master Project Programme (schedule) integrating the standard Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and baseline preparation
• Review the contractors’ Planning Package: Baseline, Programme Basis Memorandum, Manpower and Machinery histograms and S-Curve
• Following up the submission of contractors reports (in accordance to contractual requirement) and verifying the quality of inputs
• Prepare graphical and numerical daily report based on work achieved and equipment delivered on site, as per senior project planner instructions
• Coordinate schedule from multiple contractors and incorporate the information gathered into the overall project master schedule, including histogram analysis on a bi-weekly/monthly basis
• Preparing / updating the construction KPI dashboard
• Understand contractual matter, identify critical milestones and notifications
• Track and monitor all site activities on a daily basis, and highlighting any deviations
• Communicate with the team members about activities to be performed during the coming week
• Analyze gaps between planned and actual progress; highlight areas of concern which required actions and recovery plan
• Report project progress including inputs for: client Monthly Progress Report, Programme, S-Curve, internal project status reports, Critical Path Analysis, milestones related to cash flow, evaluation/preparation of internal and external extension of time (EoT) claims and look-ahead reports as per Senior Project Planner instructions

Qualifications and competencies 

• Education: Formal Technical Qualification (Construction, Engineering, Project Management)
• Experience: 3+ years of project planning and scheduling experience in projects involving procurement and construction.
• Planning Tools Knowledge: Primavera, MS Projects, MS Office.
• Sound understanding of multi-cultural environments
• Fluent in English, spoken and written. Afrikaans is a plus.
• You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges
• Valid driver's licence required.

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

 For the particular role we also expect

• Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams
• Ability to do detailed activity breakdowns of construction work activities, in terms of production tempo’s, durations and manpower
• Clear thinker

Additional information:

• Availability to move close to project site
• Ideally Contract Management knowledge in FIDIC
• Basic skills on AutoCAD is a bonus
• Experience with construction of renewable plants, high voltage networks and sub-stations is a plus

We offerScatec 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.