Mining Maintenance Planner — Klerksdorp

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Maintenance Planning Engineer for a major gold mining operation in Klerksd, North West. You will develop and manage detailed preventive and predictive maintenance plans for mining equipment, coordinate repairs, and control spare parts inventory.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in mechanical/electrical/mining engineering with 4+ years in maintenance planning in heavy industry, and strong CMMS experience (SAP PM/Maximo). On-site role with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of maintenance planning and execution experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven CMMS experience with SAP PM and/or Maximo.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical mining systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed preventive and predictive maintenance plans for mining and plant equipment.
• Schedule and coordinate all maintenance activities with minimal production disruption.
• Manage spare parts and consumables inventory for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Supervise maintenance teams, including artisans and technicians, during repairs and overhauls.
• Conduct regular inspections and implement proactive solutions to issues.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in maintenance.
• Prepare maintenance budgets and track expenditures for cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders, assets, and generate reports.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to optimize reliability and uptime.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering

Tools

CMMS (SAP PM)

CMMS (Maximo)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Maintenance Planning Engineer for a major gold mining operation in Klerksd, North West. You will develop and manage detailed preventive and predictive maintenance plans for mining equipment, coordinate repairs, and control spare parts inventory.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in mechanical/electrical/mining engineering with 4+ years in maintenance planning in heavy industry, and strong CMMS experience (SAP PM/Maximo). On-site role with career growth opportunities.