Project Planner

7 days ago


East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

Job Overview:

  • The Project Planner position is based in East London. The incumbent deals with the planning and administration surrounding ad hoc and on-going maintenance including trouble shooting and arranging for contractor assistance and follow-up, and works collaboratively with the General Manager Projects and Facilities and team to maximise productivity. A high level of accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines is necessary. Professionalism and reliability are crucial to this position. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to liaise with contractors, colleagues and all stakeholders is necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric/ Grade 12 
  • Technical Degree or Diploma
  • Relevant Administration training or qualification
  • Proficiency in use of computer (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Pastel Evolution (Ordering)
  • 3 + years administration experience
  • Valid driver's license

Main Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the company sites are maintained effectively at lowest cost
  • Maintenance of Contractor list
  • Fielding of issue from Retailers
  • Allocation of contractor
  • In-depth usage of E-maintenance to update action list
  • Create tasks on the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and issue to suppliers and contractors in shortest turnaround time
  • Placing and re-scheduling of order for Maintenance
  • Documentation of job details
  • Reserve spares and run material availability checks for both East and West regions
  • Create Purchase Orders (PO) of New Installation and Communicate outstanding PO's to finance and contractors/suppliers
  • Order Spares or Materials used by Maintenance Coordinators
  • Provide Maintenance and Contractors with a register for the following week's schedules
  • Prepare and communicate following week's work schedule (equipment, sites, dates, etc) to relevant role players
  • Delegate work orders and provide confirmation slips
  • Update weekly KPI's and perform monthly maintenance cost analysis from the existing budget. Highlight out of ordinary expenditures
  • Ensure all failure information is captured correctly on all reports from all contractors
  • Review reports and update maintenance plans accordingly
  • Monitor and co-ordinate calibrations, fuel installations, electrical, civil and P&T activities in conjunction with relevant Maintenance Coordinator
  • Ensure optimal availability of infrastructure equipment and services in accordance with the E-maintenance (CMMS) approved budgets, timeous revenue recovery and clients' needs for sites
  • Process invoices from suppliers and contractors
  • Drive departmental cost savings, utilize close to site contractors to minimize costs
  • Provide Business Consultants with maintenance plans and communication regarding site maintenance
  • General administration and filing

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Time management skills and ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ensure productivity and meet deadlines
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Corporate values
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Process Orientation

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