Project Planning Scheduler

Moxico Kalengwa Resources Limited, part of the Moxico Group of Companies, is developing the Mufumbwe Project and is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Project Planning Scheduler to manage integrated schedules and support timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update the integrated project schedule covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Prepare detailed work programmes, baseline schedules, look-ahead plans and critical-path analyses aligned with approved project scope and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and subcontractor teams to obtain and verify progress updates.
• Monitor planned versus actual progress, identify schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions to protect key milestones.
• Track critical-path activities, interfaces, dependencies, constraints, procurement lead times and potential delays.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, schedule narratives, dashboards and milestone forecasts for management.
• Facilitate schedule reviews and progress meetings, record agreed actions and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assess the time impact of variations, scope changes and delays; develop recovery programmes with relevant teams and maintain supporting schedule records.
• Support resource planning by coordinating labour, equipment and work-front requirements with construction teams.
• Ensure engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules reflect realistic sequencing and agreed delivery priorities.
• Maintain accurate schedule data, supporting documentation and version control to ensure timely and consistent reporting.
• Promote compliance with project controls, HSE requirements, quality standards and company procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
• A degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Project Planning, Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant project planning and scheduling experience in mining, construction, industrial or major infrastructure projects, with five to seven years' experience preferred.
• Proven experience developing and managing integrated project schedules and reporting progress against approved baseline programmes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential. Microsoft Project and advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of the critical-path method (CPM), schedule logic, progress measurement, earned value concepts and schedule risk management.
• Practical experience coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules.
• Ability to analyse delays, assess schedule impacts and prepare practical recovery programmes.
• Strong analytical, reporting, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a remote project environment.

How to Apply

• Apply using the Apply button on this page.
• Include your CV with contactable referees.
• Use the subject line "Project Planning Scheduler".
• Clearly state your relevant qualifications, project planning and scheduling experience, Primavera P6 proficiency and relevant project experience in your CV.
• Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
• Applications close on 9 November 2026.
• If you do not hear from the employer within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.