PROJECT PLANNER - DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY

Debswana Diamond Company – DCC (Group Projects) would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

Project Planner (Re-advertisement)
Ref: DCC 0000227

Job Summary
To plan, schedule, monitor, update, report and communicate the status and issues for all relevant design, procurement and construction programmes for a designated capital project.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Engineering Degree in maintenance and/or construction field
• Minimum of 5 years planning and developing project schedules for Capital and/or Construction Projects
• Proficiency in planning tools such as Ms Projects or Primavera Scheduling Software systems
• Proficiency on project management and application of project management principles

Key Effectiveness Areas

• To facilitate planning sessions and support Project Teams in planning the work steps for Capital Projects and effectively capture schedules in the appropriate Debswana scheduling tool.
• To integrate all necessary planning outputs and requirements into project schedules (i.e. risks/procurement plans/change management and communication plans/human resources etc.)
• Prepare capital project schedules for various projects to support forward planning and scheduling of project
• Update schedules by reviewing and taking a proactive role in advising the team on issues, concerns and potential impacts with recommended actions and solutions where possible.
• Support the preparation and alignment of cash flow forecasts to project schedules
• Review service provider’s schedules for work process, logic, and resources to insure the plan is achievable, progress on the schedule is being accomplished, the continued analysis of the critical Path, baselines, catch- up plans and the monitoring of key milestones.
• Prepare schedule reports and populate the scheduling section of the Projects Monthly Reports.
• Appropriate application of Knowledge Management principles and proper upkeep of auditable records
• Implements safety, health & environmental programs in area of responsibility taking cognizance of all legal requirements.

Closing date and application instructions

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply enclosing a current curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates to Email: recruitmentHO@debswana.bw.

Please indicate the position applied for by quoting the Job reference number on the email subject line when sending the email.

Closing Date: 3rd June 2016

NB: Only short listed candidates will be responded to