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Project Planning Scheduler
2026-11-04T05:17:14+00:00
Mining Firm
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FULL_TIME
Mufumbwe
Mufumbwe
10101
Zambia
Mining
Construction, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering, Management
ZMW
MONTH
2026-11-09T17:00:00+00:00
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Moxico Kalengwa Resources Limited, a member of the Moxico Group of Companies, is developing the Mufumbwe Project and invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals 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 added advantages.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Critical-path method (CPM)
  • Schedule logic
  • Progress measurement
  • Earned value concepts
  • Schedule risk management
  • Integrated project scheduling
  • Delay analysis and schedule impact assessment
  • Recovery programme preparation
  • Analytical, reporting, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • 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.
  • Practical experience coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning schedules.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a remote project environment.
bachelor degree
60
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Vacancy title:
Project Planning Scheduler

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Construction, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering, Management]

Jobs at:
Mining Firm

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 9 2026

Duty Station:
Mufumbwe | Mufumbwe

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Moxico Kalengwa Resources Limited, a member of the Moxico Group of Companies, is developing the Mufumbwe Project and invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals 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 added advantages.
  • 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Submit your CV, including 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 us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Info
Job Category: Construction jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, November 9 2026
Duty Station: Mufumbwe | Mufumbwe
Posted: 04-11-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-11-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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