Site Planner - 12 Month Contract

Overview

Site Project Planner

Welkom, North-West, South Africa

At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.

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Why this role matters

As a Site Project Planner, you will play an important role in ensuring that construction activities are effectively planned, monitored, and coordinated to support successful project delivery. You will work closely with project teams and contractors to track progress, identify risks, maintain project schedules, and provide critical reporting that enables informed decision-making. This is a role for someone who wants to combine technical planning expertise with purpose, learn in a fast-moving international business, and build experience in one of the world’s most relevant industries.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will

• Support the development and maintenance of the overall project master schedule and work breakdown structure.
• Review contractor planning packages, including baseline schedules, manpower plans, machinery histograms, and S-curves.
• Monitor and analyse construction progress against project plans and identify schedule deviations.
• Coordinate schedule inputs from multiple contractors and integrate them into the master programme.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports and KPI dashboards.
• Assist with critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and extension of time (EoT) evaluations.
• Communicate upcoming activities and planning requirements across project teams.
• Support project reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and clients.

Your work will support real decisions, real assets, and real operational outcomes.

What you'll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one.
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.
• Exposure to large-scale renewable energy construction projects, including solar plants, substations, and high-voltage infrastructure.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project professionals in a diverse and international environment.

What you'll bring

• Formal Technical Qualification in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of project planning and scheduling experience within procurement and construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of construction planning methodologies, reporting, and progress measurement.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural project teams.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written (additional languages will be advantageous).

What it's like to work at Scatec

At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

If you are motivated by delivering complex projects, solving challenges proactively, and contributing to the global energy transition, this could be a strong next step in your career.

What we offer

At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition. We are continuously evolving as a digital and data-driven organisation, leveraging technology and AI to improve how we work and create value for our teams.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.