Lebohang Chabaku

Assemble and maintain a Master project Schedule, of 8-16 projects of diverse sizes, to be used for planning reviews of schedule, impact reviews and resource smoothing. • Monitor and Audit Projects Schedules created and maintained by 5-8 Project Managers • Ensure Clear links between project Schedules, Design Schedule, and Production Schedules • Ensure Critical path is clear on all projects. • Work with Project Managers to ensure correct production resources requirements on Project Schedules for long range loading views. (i.e. beyond ERP loadings i.e. before BOMs) • Define Portfolio wide project critical path activities and ensure effective allocation of resources aligned according to priority list. • Responsible for facilitating Project Priority Hierarchy List definition and roll out through design and Production planning teams. • Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. • Work with design and production planners to define and present loading forecast views for reporting, scenario planning and reviews for changes or acceptance of new orders. • Work with Production planner to dovetail Project Schedules and Production ERP loadings. • Identify and highlight global planning Issues and risks. • Support project team with development of project progress metrics and control technics. • Host two weekly master planning meets. • Produce Monthly High Level 1 Master Schedule view report for monthly exec report. • Planning and prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. • Work with Design and Production planners to balance/smooth resource loadings. • Procure On Time Delivery data for KPIs

• Lead Project Planner at Transnet National Ports Authority.
• Developed project timelines and resource allocation plans to ensure efficient execution of port development initiatives.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align project objectives with regulatory compliance and stakeholder expectations.
• Utilized project management software to track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies throughout project lifecycles.
• Led regular project status meetings, facilitating communication among team members and addressing any emerging challenges promptly.
• Analyzed historical data and performance metrics to optimize scheduling processes, resulting in improved workflow efficiency across multiple projects.
• Mentored junior planners on best practices in project execution and risk assessment, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Prepared detailed reports for senior management outlining project milestones, budget adherence, and resource utilization trends to support decision-making processes.
• Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
• Led regular status update meetings with senior management to share progress, discuss challenges, and align on strategic priorities for ongoing projects.

• Civil and Structural engineering Projects
• Roads and bridges for Tippler 3 in Saldanha (WHO)
• Tippler 3 vault construction (Group 5)
• Electrical engineering Projects
• Bulk electrical supply for Tippler 3
• Mechanical Engineering Projects
• Tippler 3 Conveyor installation
• Pump replacement
• Marine
• Dredging and Scour protection
• Floating caisson design
• Construction of Workboats
• Feasibility studies
• Waterberg railway line expansion
• Swazi Rail link
• Overvaal tunnel expansion