[Hiring] Senior Planner (Renewable Energy) @Stefanutti Stocks

Role Description

Stefanutti Stocks Inland is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Planner (Renewable Energy) to lead the planning, scheduling, and performance monitoring of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects. The successful incumbent will ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements, timelines, and commercial objectives while supporting efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
  • Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), critical paths, and project baselines
  • Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) schedules into a single master programme
  • Align programmes with client milestones and contractual deliverables
• Multidisciplinary Project Integration
  • Coordinate planning across civil, geotechnical, roads, earthworks, and electrical disciplines
  • Support planning activities for renewable energy projects, including balance-of-plant construction
  • Ensure seamless integration of construction activities across multiple disciplines
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
  • Track and report on project progress against approved schedules
  • Identify deviations, delays, and risks, and recommend corrective actions
  • Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports for management and clients
  • Implement and manage earned value management (EVM) where applicable
• Risk, Claims & Contractual Support
  • Conduct delay analysis and support Extension of Time (EOT) claims
  • Identify planning-related risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Support commercial teams with programme-related contractual matters (FIDIC or similar)
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with project managers, site teams, engineers, and clients
  • Participate in progress and coordination meetings
  • Provide strategic planning input to support successful project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or related)
• Project Planning/Management certification (advantageous)

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in project planning within construction or EPC environments
• Proven experience in renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, or similar infrastructure)
• Experience working on large-scale multidisciplinary projects
• Strong understanding of South African construction and regulatory environment
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)
• Strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Experience with Microsoft Project and advanced Excel reporting
• Working knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract frameworks
• Understanding of project cost control and performance measurement

Benefits

• We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
• It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible.
• Internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Work Level

• Mid-Level

Job Type

• Permanent

Salary

• Market Related

EE Position

• Yes

Location

• Nationwide