Project Scheduler Jobs in South Africa

A permanent Project Scheduler opportunity is now open in the Cape Town Northern Suburbs, with West Coast Personnel recruiting for an established electrical engineering contractor. The salary is listed as market related, and applications close on 8 November 2026.

About the company and the work

West Coast Personnel is a recruitment specialist that places permanent, temporary and contract staff. In this role, you would support an established electrical engineering contractor, working closely with project managers, engineers and site teams so that project plans reflect what is really happening on site.

The focus is practical planning rather than paperwork alone: turning project requirements into a workable programme, keeping it updated as work progresses, and helping teams stay focused on the activities that drive delivery.

Role details and duties

• Build detailed schedules from project requirements, with clear milestones, dependencies and resource needs.
• Gather progress updates from site teams and subcontractors, assess actual progress and revise forecasts.
• Protect the critical path by identifying the activities that determine completion dates and flagging constraints early.
• Assess the impact of slippage and recommend practical adjustments to help recover progress.
• Produce clear management reports showing what is on track, what is at risk and where decisions are needed.
• Coordinate scheduling inputs so engineering, site and subcontractor activities work to the same deadlines.
• Document baselines, revisions, assumptions and approvals to support project controls and reporting.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of project planning or scheduling experience, preferably in electrical infrastructure, construction or engineering.
• Grade 12.
• Proven ability to build and manage schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or similar software.
• A solid understanding of critical path analysis, dependencies, project lifecycles and progress measurement.
• Strong Excel skills and accurate, clear reporting.
• The confidence to question progress updates, highlight risks and communicate effectively with office and site teams.
• A relevant engineering, construction management, project management or planning qualification.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Where to find and apply safely

This post is informational only. It summarises a listing published on Careers24 on 31 October 2026. Use the Apply button on this page to reach the original Careers24 listing, and submit your application only through that original page. Do not pay anyone for an application, interview or placement, and do not share bank details or passwords with anyone claiming to offer this job.

Practical tips

Highlight the projects you have scheduled, the software you used, and examples of how your planning helped manage delays or reach milestones. Keep your CV focused, check that your dates and qualifications are accurate, and be ready to explain how you would test a progress update before accepting it.

How the process works

Apply through the original listing before 8 November 2026. The source listing states that shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of CV submission. If you are not contacted in that period, treat that as the outcome for this round and keep applying for other suitable roles.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee employment, an interview or a particular salary. Details such as the closing date, reference CPT001396/MM and the market-related salary are as stated in the original listing. Always verify the current status on the original page before applying, because listings can close or change.

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