Sustaining Capex Project Planner

Durban-
Projects-
40 hours**Description of**
**this vacancy**:
Start your career as a Sustaining Capex Project Planner at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.

As a Sustaining Capex Project Planner you will build together with all your colleagues in South Africa on our ambition to be the best in Port at leading locations. Vopak South Africa is a growing company and major investments have been done. As an Sustaining Capex Project Planner you will join our motivated team in South Africa at Vopak South Africa to optimize the use of the infrastructure and contribute to a culture of being proud to work for this growing company.

Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Sustaining Capex Project Planner at Vopak.

**What will you do as a Sustaining Capex Project Planner?**

The Sustaining Capex Project Planner is responsible for meticulously crafting and managing project schedules, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure the completion of projects. They are responsible for coordinating tasks, optimizing resource usage, and mitigating potential delays.

They will be responsible for creating the baseline schedule, re-baseline schedules, commodity graphs, reports, performance curves. The Project Planner will report to the Sustaining Capex Project Portfolio Manager. The role may also be required to report on Growth Projects where required.

**What do we offer you?**
- A competitive market-based salary that is commensurate to your experience and relevant knowledge acquired to date
- Various growth exposure & enhanced opportunities
- Relevant and competitively placed allowances
- Wellness Agenda that authentically connects and cares for our people and promotes work/life balance
- Great working environment & a diverse and inclusive culture

**What do we expect from you as a Sustaining Capex Project Planner?**
- Minimum requirements of National Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field.
- Software Proficiency required: Advanced skills in Primavera P6 (essential) and MS Projects (advantageous)
- Understanding of EVM
- Minimum of 5-7 years in project planning, preferably within the construction / petrochemical industry, with exposure to EPCM capital projects.
- Strong understanding of project planning best practices, maintenance planning, and capital project management.
- Sound Technical capability and understanding
- Hands on Experience with Contractor Management
- Knowledges of QC Procedures
- Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

**Skills & Competency Requirements**

**Technical skills**:

- ** Project scheduling and planning**: Creating and managing project schedules, Gantt charts, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
- ** Risk management**: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
- ** Cost estimation and budgeting**: Developing and managing project budgets.
- ** Resource allocation**: Assigning resources effectively to project tasks.
- ** Project management software**: Proficiency in tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Jira.

**Soft skills**:

- ** Communication**: Excellent written and verbal communication for clear reporting and stakeholder management.
- ** Problem-solving**: Analytical and critical thinking to overcome project challenges.
- ** Organization and time management**: Handling multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- ** Teamwork and collaboration**: Working effectively with diverse teams.
- ** Leadership**: Motivating and guiding project team members.

**Additional Requirements**:

- ** Knowledge of relevant legislation**: Familiarity with South African regulations and standards related to the specific industry.

**Behavioral Competencies**:

- Assertive
- Persuasive
- Energetic
- Self
- motivated
- Interpersonal skills
- Self-Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure & meet deadlines

**What can you expect from your employee experience?**

**You are going to experience that we care & dare**: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders.

**We aim to communicate in a clear & authentic way.** We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn.

**We lead the We**: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to deliver a joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged.

**Your core responsibilities are**:
**Project Scheduling and Planning**
- Prepare an initial overall annual Sustaining Capex Portfolio execution plan for Lesedi and Durban terminals for the next calendar period to understand projects which can be executed within the available technical and project management resources and will be used as Su