Projects Scheduler - National Office (5-year contract)

Introduction Our ideal candidate must be able to review project scopes, client requirements, objectives, and constraints within the Programme Management Services Unit (PMSU); develop effective scheduling strategies that enable timely and efficient project delivery and to ensure that programme and project teams are fully supported in translating project plans into practical, realistic, and measurable project schedules that guide execution, monitoring, and successful completion. Duties & Responsibilities Develop and implement effective scheduling strategiesFacilitate programme scheduling planning and management activitiesEnsure that programme and project teams are fully supported in translating project plansConduct data collection and analysis for accurate, timely, and reliable informationConduct Programme scheduling analysis and reportingProvide effective stakeholder engagement  Desired Experience & Qualification ·       A Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Planning and                             Scheduling or equivalent qualification.·       A Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a  Project Planner/Scheduler, preferably within the                       infrastructure or built environment sector.Competencies: ·       Scheduling Strategy Development·       Schedule Management: Demonstrated experience in the  development and management of project and                   programme master schedules across the full project lifecycle.·       Schedule Analysis and Reporting·       Stakeholder Engagement·       Strong knowledge and practical understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and                     processes.·       Proven ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.·       Hands-on experience with enterprise project and programme management systems, ensuring data integrity             and integration across platforms.·       Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint.·       Extensive experience in the implementation and use of Primavera P6 and MS Project for project scheduling,           tracking, and performance analysis. Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees) as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications and the applicant's identity document. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verifications check and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery.It is the IDT’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Closing date: 26 August 2026