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Manufacturing Material Planner (SAP, CMMS), Mthatha, Eastern Cape, R Negotiable + Benefits + Company Housing Our leading manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Material Planner to join their maintenance and engineering team. Minimum Requirements: ? National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, OR N6 with completed Trade Test ? 3–5 years' experience in Maintenance Planning, Engineering Maintenance or Asset Management within a manufacturing environment ? Experience with CMMS systems, maintenance scheduling and shutdown planning ? Strong knowledge of preventative, corrective and statutory maintenance planning ? Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook and planning tools) Key Responsibilities: Plan and schedule preventative, corrective, statutory and project-related maintenance activities • Coordinate weekly maintenance plans, maintenance days and annual shutdowns • Prepare detailed work orders, job plans and resource requirements • Manage maintenance backlogs and track PM compliance • Coordinate planning inputs across maintenance, production, engineering, SHEQ and contractors • Monitor spares availability, resource requirements and shutdown readiness • Maintain accurate CMMS records and maintenance history • Compile planning, backlog, compliance and shutdown reports Skills Required: Strong planning and scheduling abilities • Excellent organisational and coordination skills • Ability to prioritise work based on risk, production impact and equipment criticality • Strong analytical and reporting capability • Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment