Maintenance Planner

Tiger Brands; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Maintenance Planner to manage planned maintenance, schedule tasks, and oversee the procurement of engineering spares and stock control. You will maximize equipment availability and drive efficiency within the maintenance team by accurate work planning and resource management.

Responsibilities include PM design, coordination of spare parts, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliability and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, and repair procedures.
• Experience using CMMS platforms (DMS or SAP) for asset and work order management.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and multitasking to handle shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance schedule with allocation of jobs to artisans.
• Allocation of ad-hoc breakdowns and repairs to artisans.
• Procurement and stock keeping of routine and critical spares for engineering stores.
• Ensure equipment availability through well-maintained systems.
• Liaise with Maintenance Coordinator/Manager/Site engineer on external suppliers or contract work.

Skills

Technical knowledge

CMMS experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Trade qualification

Education

Mechanical/Electrical trade (S4 or B-Tech)

Tools

CMMS (DMS/SAP)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for administering planned maintenance system, scheduling maintenance tasks, as well as purchasing of engineering spares and stock keeping thereof. You will also be responsible for maximise the effectiveness of the equipment & maintenance team through accurate work planning, control & resource management.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Complete preventative maintenance schedule with allocation of jobs to individual artisans.
• Allocation of ad-hoc breakdowns and repairs to artisans.
• Procurement and stock keeping of routine and critical spares for engineering stores.
• Ensure availability through well-maintained equipment that function according to specifications.
• Upgraded equipment/technology functioning more efficiently than before.
• Electrical/electronic equipment has been installed on new projects/production lines.
• Liaising with Maintenance Coordinator / Manager / Site engineer on external suppliers or contract work requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Work Order Preparation: Define the scope of work, step-by-step instructions, and estimated task durations using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Resource Coordination: Identify and secure required spare parts, specialist tools, external contractors, and labor.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Design and manage routine and predictive maintenance schedules to prevent unexpected equipment failures.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all jobs include necessary safety documentation, risk assessments, and permits (such as lockout/tagout).
• Inventory & Cost Tracking: Monitor spare parts inventory levels, order missing supplies, and forecast maintenance expenses.
• Cross-Department Liaison: Act as a bridge between the maintenance crew, stockroom, procurement, and production operations.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, and repair procedures.
• Software Proficiency: Experience using CMMS platforms (such as DMS/ SAP) for asset and work order management.
• Organizational Abilities: Excellent time management, problem-solving, and multitasking skills to handle shifting priorities and emergencies.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to coordinate teams and explain job packages effectively.
• Requirements: (Mechanical/ Electrical relevant trade, S4 or B-Tech) with minimum of at least 5 years in planning.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play. Explore the vacancies we currently have available @TigerBrands.