Manager Planning and Scheduling

Listing reference: eskom_003409
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Kriel
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Area of specialization: To provide and manage a complete and effective integrated project planning and scheduling function for the project execution team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Position: Manager Planning and Scheduling (Re-advert) Task Grade: M16 Department: Outage Management Business Unit: Kriel Power Station Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Job description

  • Manage and oversee the delivery of project planning and scheduling outputs
  • Manage team performance, skills development, knowledge, and capabilities
  • Lead and report on the analysis of planning and scheduling data
  • Manage key stakeholder relationships and communication
  • Manage compliance with Eskom and site governance, safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) requirements

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral

Resilience and flexibility 

Achievement oriented
Creativity
Dealing with complexity
Working with authority
Professionalism
Trustworthiness
 
Leadership
Business Acumen
Build effective teams
Change leadership
Delegation of authority and responsibility
Teamwork/collaboration
Building/developing teams
Providing direction through change
 
Knowledge:
Construction management
General management
Planning and scheduling
Earned value management (EVM)
Project management
Contracts management
Cost engineering
 
Skills:
Analytical/Judgement/ Problem solving
Client focus
Developing organizational talent
Negotiation/persuasiveness
Planning and organizing
Communication and engagement
Decision making
Influencing

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):
B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 credits 
 
Related Minimum Experience:
5 years – Planning and scheduling/construction management/project management in the built environment
 

Disclaimer:

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