Senior Advisor Planning and Scheduling

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Senior Advisor Planning and Scheduling in Sandton. This role encompasses project planning, scheduling, and mentoring planners to ensure timely project completion. Candidates should possess a B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma at NQF7 and have at least 5 years of experience in project management. This permanent role offers a competitive remuneration package in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Planning and scheduling/project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide project planning and scheduling throughout all stages of the project life cycle.
• Perform project execution and progress planning and scheduling.
• Manage the master schedule and database.
• Coordinate the updating of plans and report on progress.
• Mentor and coach new planners and schedulers.
• Comply with Eskom and site relevant governance, safety, health, environment, risk and quality requirements.

Skills

Achievement oriented

Integrity and values

Business acumen

Coaching and mentoring

Teamwork/collaboration

Providing direction through change

Dealing with complexity

Decision making

Influencing and persuading

Resilience and flexibility

Working with authority

Analysis/judgement/problem solving

Negotiation/persuasiveness

Planning and organising

Communication and engagement

Education

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits

Job description

Re-Advert Senior Advisor Planning and Scheduling

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 3 February 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Production and Operations Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To provide an effective planning and scheduling advisory and support service to ensure the project is well planned and scheduled for timely completion. Task Grade: G15. Business Unit: Asset Management. Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project planning and scheduling throughout all stages of the project life cycle.
• Perform project execution and progress planning and scheduling.
• Manage the master schedule and database.
• Coordinate the updating of plans and report on progress.
• Mentor and coach new planners and schedulers.
• Comply with Eskom and site relevant governance, safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) requirements.

Skills and Competencies Required

Leadership:

• Achievement oriented
• Integrity and values
• Business acumen
• Coaching and mentoring
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Providing direction through change

Behavioural:

• Dealing with complexity
• Decision making
• Influencing and persuading
• Resilience and flexibility
• Working with authority

Knowledge:

• Analysis/judgement/problem solving
• Negotiation/persuasiveness
• Planning and organising
• Communication and engagement

Qualification(s):

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits
• Professional Registration Body: Not Applicable

Related Minimum Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Planning and scheduling/project management

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