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At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Role Purpose:

Central role to provide planning support to Directors for Major Projects with planning and scheduling on multiple Major Projects
•    Specialist knowledgeable in the Critical Path Method (CPM), network analysis, Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), and probability concepts
•    Sufficient technical knowledge about the project in order to know how to design and build it in the most efficient manner
•    Develop, validate and maintain schedules and plans 
•    Report physical progress (including earned value) of project stages and prepare progress reports
•    Coordinate schedule and planning information between project functions and contractor 
•    Maintain an up to date schedule of activities, resource loaded

Responsibilities:

• Participate in development of project delivery model scenarios

• Develop and maintain up to date Level 3 project schedule for identification of critical path, key milestones, critical interfaces and handover points

• Facilitate detailed daily planning on critical path milestones for the next two weeks, highlighting constraints and developing mitigation plans

• Expedite information flow and timeously resolve issues

• Integrate schedules from different contractors, service providers and vendors to ensure up to date view of likely completion date

• Verify equipment/ material delivery or engineering/ construction progress in the field and calculate % progress/ earned value

• Ensure project risk is reflected in the schedule and completion date

• Provide accurate schedule information for the project monthly report

• Develop insightful schedule reports to enable project director and Steerco to make informed decisions

• Keep detailed log of schedule delays, root causes and supporting documentation to inform claims and counterclaims strategy

• Record lessons learnt

• Investigate ways to improve schedule performance through improved on site productivity, reducing double handling of material, minimizing waiting time etc

About you:

• 5 years’ experience in planning in project execution environment

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Technical, Business/Administration, Construction

• Useful certifications:  List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, APICS, PMI, ITIL, CPIM, AICP, SP, PRINCE2, PSP, APCIS

• English – proficient verbal & writing

• Other languages are an asset

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Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers

• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.