Maintenance Planner

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Engineering department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, organized individual to join their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment. The successful candidate must at all times, conduct him/herself in such a manner that reflects the professional and ethical values of the Group. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and implement corrective, planned and preventive maintenance activities, by determining material, equipment, and labour needs to complete maintenance tasks economically and efficiently.
• Driving and championing the CWorks maintenance system and ensuring all departments utilization targets are met consistently
• Manage the Engineering Scope of Works and bill of materials
• Optimize resource utilization
• Provide and present training to new employees on Cworks maintenance system
• Ensure that a high quality of work and safety standards are maintained
• Identify, manage and address any and all discrepancies and inconsistencies with the relevant parties
• Identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategic changes to enhance productivity
• Generate and maintain reports
• Assist with Engineering Safety processes for day to day operations and shutdown work
• Assisting with coordinating and planning daily maintenance and repair activities
• Compile and capture machine parts on out stores system
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Suitable qualification/certification in a trade and/or business administration
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in a similar role
• Must be fully Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Must have Strong proven administrative skills
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when require

Qualifying Attributes:

• Strong command of the English language: an eye for detail, meticulous grammar and comprehension, and exceptional written communication
• Basic understanding of additional languages advantageous
• Meticulous, accurate and attentive to detail
• Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills
• The ability to self-manage with minimal guidance
• Able to meet deadlines for multiple tasks at a time
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution

Type Permanent

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager /Engineering Directors

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Life cover

· Funeral cover

· Medical aid - hospital plan

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday

07:30 – 16:00 Fridays

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.