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Jan Meyer

Jan Meyer

Project Planner
Richards Bay,Kwazulu Natal

Summary

I am a Project Project Planner with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.

I am an hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a entry-level Project Project Planner position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. I am also a organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am determined as an Project Project Planner to adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths and to communicate with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Planner

Richards Bay Minerals
Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
11.2007 - 10.2023

Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.

Create purchase requisitions for equipment and services required via the SAP system and track/follow up progress of equipment delivery ordered/manufactured and to be delivered and plan accordingly.

Schedule and facilitate meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Develop and implement project plans to suit and track to ensure successful execution.

Make appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organizational needs.

Monitor, coordinate & track project progress, identify risks and take corrective action as needed.

Track project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays

Report progress & discuss any difficulties/problems and solutions and plan the way forward for the projects to Clients and Management

Maintain open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Delivered services to customers within specific timeframes.

Project Planner

Marius Kemp & Associates Joined with LNW Projects
New Castle, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
04.2007 - 10.2007

Mittal Steel, Newcastle Works Blast Furnace & Sinter Plant Refurbishment Project).
• Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches
and performance metrics.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss, deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Made appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organizational needs.
• Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
• Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.

Boilermaker Tradesman

Phalaborwa Mining Company
Phalaborwa, Limpopo Province South Africa
1989.11 - 2006.11
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

High School Diploma -

High School Piet Retief
Piet Retief, South Africa
1976.01 - 1980.12

Skills

Dependable and Responsible

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Software

Microsoft Projects 2000

SAP Basic Navigation

SAP Reservations and Requisitions

Microsoft Excel Basic

Cognibox

DocuSign

Primavera P6 Fundamentals

Primavera P6 Advanced

Primavera P6 Assessment Exam

I love nature, fishing, camping and my family. I also love my South African Heritage, braai.

I love nature, fishing, camping and my family. I also love my South African Heritage

Additional Information

REFERENCES:

Richards Bay Minerals

Project Manager – Mineral Separation Plant - Engineering Design Solutions:

Buyani Mbatha

buyani.mbatha2@riotinto.com

+27 78 875 7276

+27 35 901 3125

Planner Lead – Projects – Engineering Design Solutions:

Michael Schwarts

michael.schwarts@riotinto.com

+27 082 322 2104

+27 35 901 4900

Manager - Engineering Design Solutions / Project Lead – SP&L:

Johan Blendulf

johan.blendulf@riotinto.com

+27 83 259 6267

+27 35 901 3680

Project Lead – Mines & Services - Engineering Design Solutions:

aveedh.hansraj@riotinto.com

+27 82 777 5067

+27 35 901 3004

Marius Kemp & Associates Joined with LNW Projects, New Castle

Marius Kemp & Associates

Marius Kemp

+27 082 446 3989

+27 35 753 4756/1053/1054

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Project Planner

Richards Bay Minerals
11.2007 - 10.2023

Project Planner

Marius Kemp & Associates Joined with LNW Projects
04.2007 - 10.2007

Boilermaker Tradesman

Phalaborwa Mining Company
1989.11 - 2006.11

High School Diploma -

High School Piet Retief
1976.01 - 1980.12
Jan MeyerProject Planner