Project Resource Planner

BDO helps a diverse range of clients with different needs. This is especially true of our Advisory Practice, which provides transaction, risk, wealth advisory, company secretarial, and HR services to clients navigating a range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. Our professionals are from a variety of multidisciplinary backgrounds, allowing us to deliver insightful, innovative solutions - no matter the challenge, no matter the need.Description You will be responsible for the planning and overseeing of the resourcing requirements for all audited entity engagements for BDO UK as part of the South Africa Extended Delivery Team. You will need to monitor the utilisation of staff and keep all parties informed the entire time. You will need to liaise with BDO UK and BDO Gqeberha office to ensure all resourcing needs are met. You will also be responsible for performing various admin tasks supporting the operational delivery of the Extended Delivery Team. Job specification Supporting the client with planning and overseeing of resources to ensure that projects are completed on time Updating the planning board Planning of project resources to ensure appropriate utilisation of staff Assembling the team and staffing requirements Assisting staff with time management and queries Ensuring quality and satisfaction of resources provided Monitoring the forward utilisation of staff and reducing idle time Engaging with the client regarding all resourcing and admin matters Monitoring and tracking of overtime Downloading and analysing idle, productivity and utilization reports Creating of client charge codes for billing purposes Attending meetings with client regarding resource needs Tracking and approving of leave Updating other staff admin reports Tracking of timesheet submissions and assisting with appropriate corrections Compiling minutes for bi-weekly meeting Assisting with any other admin related tasks Requirements Job requirements Coordinating of staff Leading projects Ensuring project deadlines are met Managing relationships with client and staff Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation Managing large and diverse teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multitask Attention to detail Conflict resolution skills In-office role Qualification and experience required: Project management, business administration or management qualification Experience in resource planning