Workshop Planner

Workshop Planner RecruitPro Solutions Johannesburg East, Gauteng, ZA

Edenvale, Gauteng (on-site)

RecruitPro Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a well-established heavy engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty mineral processing equipment for the mining industry.

This role is strictly focused on workshop operations and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling & Timeline Management

• Create master workshop schedules in Microsoft Project for all parallel workloads, including new equipment builds, spare components, and breakdown repairs.
• Update workflows across the workshop floors to balance work distribution between the machine, fabrication, and assembly shops.
• Identify the critical path for complex assembly and refurbishment projects to anticipate bottlenecks before they impact delivery dates.

Tracking & Progress Optimisation

• Track daily jobs and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) to keep tasks aligned with planned timelines.
• Forecast realistic completion dates based on actual workshop performance data and machine availability.
• Identify execution bottlenecks or schedule slippages and communicate warnings in advance.

Stakeholder & Operational Support

• Provide scheduling support to the workshop to help optimise workflow through and between departments.
• Update schedules based on feedback from the Commercial Department regarding lead times, order updates, and target delivery windows.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent (NQF Level 4) is essential; maths and science as main subjects advantageous.
• A National Diploma or Higher Certificate would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years' planning/scheduling experience within the heavy fabrication sector. Direct exposure to the mining machinery sector is highly advantageous.

Technical & Software Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Project — essential for building, updating, and maintaining workshop schedules.
• Strong MS Office skills, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel (tracking, basic data sorting) and MS Word.
• Able to read and interpret fabrication, machining, and assembly drawings.
• Familiar with Bills of Materials (BOM) — able to review a master assembly BOM to sequence which sub-assemblies need to be pre-planned and completed first.

Core Competencies

• Strong logical thinking, with an aptitude for sequencing tasks and calculating timeframes.
• Assertive communication style — comfortable gathering progress updates from busy workshop floors.
• Resilience and adaptability to rapidly re-prioritise schedules when urgent repair or breakdown jobs enter the workflow.

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