Plant Maintenance Planner Mining

Network Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a Plant Maintenance Planner for mining operations. The role focuses on developing and managing maintenance schedules for fixed plant equipment, including crushers, screens, mills and pumps, to ensure optimal uptime.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of artisan/maintenance experience and 2+ years in planning within heavy industrial or mining environments, with strong coordination and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years artisan/maintenance experience in heavy industrial/mining.
• 2+ years planning experience for fixed plant equipment.
• Knowledge of chrome processing equipment, crushers, screens, mills and pumps.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules for mining equipment.
• Identify, order, and track spare parts, materials, and external contractor services.
• Coordinate shutdowns, statutory inspections, and major plant overhauls.
• Support underground or surface mining operations.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Trade Test Certificate (Mechanical or Electrical)

National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

SUMMARY:
Plant Maintenance Planner Mining
Education: Relevant trade certificate (Artisan/Mechanic/Electrician) or tertiary qualification in Engineering / Maintenance Management
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of artisan/maintenance experience and 2+ years of specific planning experience within a heavy industrial or mining environment.

POSITION INFO:
Good understanding of fixed plant chrome processing equipment, crushers, screens, mills, and pumps, alongside strong coordination and communication. Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules for underground or surface mining equipment (such as crushers, mills, screens, and trackless mobile machinery) Spares & Resource Coordination: Identify, order, and track spare parts, materials, and external contractor services to ensure zero delays during scheduled maintenance. Shutdown Management: Coordinate major plant overhauls, statutory inspections, and production shutdowns. Education: Grade 12 (NQF 4) plus a recognized Trade Test Certificate (Mechanical or Electrical) or a National Diploma in Mechanical\/Electrical\/Industrial Engineering .