Maintenance Planner

About the position

Maintenance Planner – Howick (KZN)
Join a top-tier mining products manufacturer as an exceptional Maintenance Planner.

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Trade qualification with extensive experience
• Expertise in boiler and mixer plants, including installations and commissioning
• Strong planning skills to ensure optimal equipment performance
• Proactive problem-solver who excels under pressure
• Commitment to precision, innovation, and continuous improvement

Apply now to join a high-performing team!





Minimum Requirements:

• Ideally, a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical trade will be considered subject to a minimum of 5 years of experience in Maintenance Planning of Boilers. 
• Certified maintenance and reliability professionals - advantageous.
• 4-5 years of maintenance planning experience, specifically preventative maintenance.
• 4 - 5 Years experience on hydraulic equipment, boilers, and mixers.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and planning.
• ERP experience would be advantageous.

Job Description
As a Maintenance Planner, your key responsibilities will include:

Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for heavy machinery.

Work Order Management:

• Process, prioritise, and issue work orders with detailed documentation and a clear scope of work.
• Review completed orders for quality assurance.

Inventory & Resource Management:

• Maintain strategic stock levels for critical spare parts and high-wear components.
• Coordinate procurement for cost-effective material sourcing.

Technical Documentation & Compliance:

• Record maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment modifications.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and keep technical manuals up to date.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

• Perform root cause analysis for major equipment failures.
• Provide actionable insights for design and process improvements.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and safety teams to align maintenance efforts with operational goals.

Reporting & KPI Management:

• Track and report on maintenance KPIs such as equipment availability and MTBF.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and suggest improvements.

Be a part of a dynamic team ensuring the seamless operation of critical equipment while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement!

Desired Skills:

• Preventative Maintenance
• Mechanical Engineer
• Maintenance planner
• Planner