Maintenance Planner: SAP PM & Shutdown Scheduling Expert

Tongaat Hulett; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett is seeking a Maintenance Planner for Voermol Feeds, Maidstone, reporting to the Engineering Manager. Based in KwaZulu-Natal, you will plan, schedule and control preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance using SAP PM, balancing demand with resources and production needs.

The role emphasizes disciplined work management, accurate data, and collaboration with Production, Stores and Contractors to ensure schedules are practical and achievable.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Trade Test qualification is advantageous.
• SAP PM training or certification is advantageous.
• Qualifications in reliability or asset management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities in SAP PM.
• Develop weekly and monthly maintenance schedules and manage backlog.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Procurement, artisans and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety permits and work control processes.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Data integrity

Safety compliance

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Trade Test (advantageous)

SAP PM training (advantageous)

Reliability/Asset management qualifications (advantageous)

Tools

SAP PM

Maintenance planning software

Job description

Tongaat Hulett is seeking a Maintenance Planner for Voermol Feeds, Maidstone, reporting to the Engineering Manager. Based in KwaZulu-Natal, you will plan, schedule and control preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance using SAP PM, balancing demand with resources and production needs.

The role emphasizes disciplined work management, accurate data, and collaboration with Production, Stores and Contractors to ensure schedules are practical and achievable.