Maintenance Planner – Mining Industry

Marvel Placement Consultants; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Planner for on-site work at Marikana, Rustenburg. You will develop and manage detailed maintenance plans for mining equipment and plant infrastructure, coordinating with engineering and operations to maximise availability and reliability.

The role focuses on preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, with CMMS/ERP experience (SAP PM, Maximo, Pragma). Strong planning, scheduling and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric plus a technical diploma or higher in engineering/maintenance.
• 58+ years of maintenance planning experience in mining, heavy industry or mineral processing.
• Experience planning, scheduling and coordinating maintenance for equipment and plant.
• Proficient in CMMS/ERP platforms and work order management.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance workflows, spares, and shutdown planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance plans and schedules for mining equipment, machinery and plant infrastructure.
• Plan preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities to maximise equipment availability.
• Review work orders and equipment condition reports to determine priorities.
• Establish job plans with labour, tools, materials, and estimated hours.
• Coordinate weekly/daily schedules with engineering and operations teams.
• Plan maintenance shutdowns and major overhauls in line with operations.
• Monitor performance, backlog and KPI trends; drive improvements.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

National Diploma in Mechatronics

Maintenance Management or related field

Tools

CMMS

SAP PM

Maximo

Pragma

ERP systems

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Matric). National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Maintenance Management or a related technical field. Minimum of 58 years' experience in maintenance planning within the mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing or mineral processing environment. Proven experience planning and scheduling maintenance activities for mining equipment, machinery or processing plant infrastructure. Experience developing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance plans. Strong knowledge of maintenance work management processes, equipment reliability and maintenance scheduling. Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or ERP systems such as SAP PM, Pragma, Maximo or similar platforms. Knowledge of maintenance work orders, equipment history, job plans, bills of materials and spare parts requirements. Experience coordinating maintenance resources, labour, contractors, tools and materials. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment manuals, technical specifications and maintenance procedures. Understanding of planned maintenance shutdowns, breakdown maintenance and critical equipment management. Strong planning, scheduling, organisational and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and maintenance reporting systems. Good communication and stakeholder coordination abilities. Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements within a mining environment. Willingness to work on-site in Marikana, Rustenburg, North West.

Roles and Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

Develop detailed maintenance plans and schedules for mining equipment, machinery and plant infrastructure. Plan preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities to maximise equipment availability and reliability. Review maintenance requests, work orders and equipment condition reports to determine job requirements and priorities. Establish job plans outlining labour requirements, tools, materials, estimated work hours and maintenance procedures. Coordinate weekly and daily maintenance schedules in collaboration with engineering and operations teams. Prioritise maintenance activities according to equipment criticality, operational requirements and safety considerations. Plan maintenance shutdowns and major equipment overhauls in accordance with operational schedules. Monitor planned versus actual maintenance performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Work Order Management

Review, prepare and maintain maintenance work orders within the CMMS or ERP system. Ensure work orders contain accurate technical information, job instructions, labour estimates and material requirements. Maintain equipment maintenance histories and ensure all maintenance activities are documented. Follow up on outstanding work orders and ensure maintenance backlogs are properly managed. Identify recurring equipment failures and coordinate corrective maintenance planning. Ensure completed work orders are closed accurately and timeously.

Materials & Resource Coordination

Identify and confirm spare parts, tools, consumables and equipment required for planned maintenance activities. Liaise with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available before scheduled maintenance begins. Monitor the availability of critical spares and identify potential material shortages that could affect maintenance schedules. Coordinate labour requirements, specialist contractors and external service providers. Ensure maintenance teams have the necessary resources and technical information to complete scheduled work. Identify long‑lead items and escalat…

Shutdown & Breakdown Planning

Develop maintenance plans and schedules for planned shutdowns, overhauls and major repair activities. Coordinate shutdown scope, labour, equipment, materials and contractor requirements. Work with engineering and operations teams to minimise downtime and ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities. Review breakdown reports and incorporate corrective actions into future maintenance plans. Track shutdown progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays. Participate in post-shutdown reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future planning.

Equipment Reliability & Performance

Monitor equipment availability, reliability, maintenance compliance and downtime trends. Analyse maintenance history to identify recurring failures and opportunities for preventive action. Support root cause analysis investigations by providing maintenance records and historical data. Assist engineering teams in developing strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Identify opportunities to optimise maintenance intervals, job plans and resource utilisation. Maintain accurate equipment registers, maintenance schedules and supporting technical documentation.

Reporting & Administration

Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance planning and performance reports. Monitor maintenance KPIs, including schedule compliance, planned versus unplanned maintenance, backlog levels and equipment downtime. Maintain accurate maintenance schedules, work order records and resource forecasts. Track outstanding work orders and communicate potential risks to maintenance management. Provide regular updates on maintenance progress, resource constraints and material availability. Support maintenance audits and ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and recordkeeping requirements.

Safety, Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination

Ensure maintenance plans incorporate applicable health, safety, environmental and quality requirements. Verify that job plans include appropriate safety precautions, permits, isolation requirements and risk assessments where applicable. Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Warehouse and Maintenance teams to align maintenance activities with production requirements. Ensure maintenance activities comply with approved procedures, manufacturer recommendations and statutory requirements. Participate in maintenance planning meetings and operational reviews. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency, equipment reliability and operational performance.

Closing Date

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 20 October 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 11 November 2026.

PoPI Act Compliance

Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive."