Maintenance Planner

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks a Maintenance Planner to optimize operations and manage asset information. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience and a strong command of project management tools. Duties include downtime analysis, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This is a permanent position with competitive benefits including medical aid and paid leave.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a similar role.
• Must be fully computer literate.
• Experience with Electronic Maintenance system.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate downtime capturing and analysis.
• Provide training on C-works.
• Generate WO Aging and Productivity Reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Organizational skills

Strong administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualification in trade/business administration

Tools

C-works

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

MAINTENANCE PLANNER (ENGINEERING) – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

The SA Steelworks Engineering department currently has a vacancy for a detail oriented, 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

• Facilitate and participate in downtime capturing and analysis of machinery and equipment
• CCMS management (C-works) – New Asset entry, loading PM task lists, Scheduling and releasing PM cards, Addressing Work Order delays, etc.
• Provide training to new staff members on C-works and its operation
• Generating WO Aging and Productivity Reports
• Assist Team Leaders in ensuring utilization and productivity targets are met
• Process mapping of Critical Engineering Activities
• Writing and revising SOPs
• Assist with Stoppage day and Shutdown Planning
• Stoppage day and Shutdown task management across different departments – Critical path management
• Provide feedback and implement corrective action on task completion / startup gaps
• Assist Team Leaders with Non-stock spares management
• Facilitate non-stock inventory conversion to stock spares
• Optimize time utilization on repeat maintenance activities
• Manage and develop Asset information files for both Rolling Mill and Meltshop
• Update KPI Boards in Engineering office
• Identify and address Safety and System related deviations in Engineering
• Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Participate in RCA sessions and assist with implementation of corrective actions

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Suitable qualification/certification in a trade and/or business administration
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 5 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 required

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

Employment details

• Type: Permanent
• Reporting to: Engineering Manager /Engineering Divisional Directors
• Job type: Permanent position
• 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