PROJECT PLANNER
Listing reference: amsol_000170
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics
Job category: Technical Project Management
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are looking for a Project Planner to join our team on a fixed-term basis, supporting docking, maintenance, and upgrade projects. The Project Planner will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of vessel dry docks, maintenance programmes, and marine engineering projects. This includes developing and monitoring project schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
6 MONTH PROJECT STARTING 01 FEBRUARY 2026
Job description
Key performance areas:
•Develop and monitor project, docking, and maintenance schedules.
•Coordinate activities between shipyards, subcontractors, OEMs, and internal teams.
•Ensure SHEQ compliance across all projects.
•Compile detailed project specifications and oversee execution.
•Track project progress, highlight deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
•Manage procurement timelines for spare parts and equipment.
•Submit daily and final project reports.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications & Experience
•National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
•Project Management training/qualification
•Engineering Officer Certificate of Competency (advantageous)
•3 years in project management/dry docks
•3 years in a technical field
•Marine industry experience (advantageous)
Skills & Competencies
•Strong understanding of vessel systems (hull, propulsion, machinery, deck equipment)
•Ability to manage multiple contractors and work scopes
•Knowledge of fleet management, statutory, industry, and class standards (ISM, ISO, OCIMF)
•SHEQ awareness and commitment to continuous improvement
•Strong commercial acumen and decision-making skills
•Client-focused with excellent communication and partnership-building abilities
This appointment will be made in line with AMSOL’s Employment Equity Plan. If you do not hear from us within 8 weeks of the date
of closing, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the volume of employment enquiries received, AMSOL is unable to
respond to all individual emails.
