Project Planning and Documentation Engineer

Job description

Position: Project Planning and Documentation Engineer.

Location: Kawambwa

Job Summary:

The selected candidate will be responsible for Project Schedule Monitoring, Preparation of Reports, Coordination of Planning Activities, and Maintenance of Project Documentation to ensure smooth Project Execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and update project schedules and work plans.
• Track project progress and identify delays or deviations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Coordinate with project teams to collect and analyse project data.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of project activities.
• Assist in resource planning and project forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines and reporting standards.
• Support management with planning analysis and documentation requirements.
• Maintain correspondence, drawings, reports, and technical records systematically.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project planning and documentation works.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in construction/industrial project environments preferred.
• All qualifications must be accredited by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) – mandatory requirement

Preferred Skills:

• Good knowledge of project scheduling techniques.
• Strong organizational and document control abilities.
• Team coordination and time management capabilities.

All qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) as a single document to careers@kawambwa-sugar.com . Applications must be submitted no later than 5 July 2026 at 12:00 hrs. Please note that this advert will remain open on a rolling basis.