Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Plan and optimise maintenance for maximum plant and vehicle availability

Woodstock, Johannesburg | Luaxe, Angola (site-based) | R100 000 - R120 000

About Our Client

Our client is a recognised leader in diamond mining and processing, committed to operational excellence, efficiency, and innovation. Their large-scale facilities require world-class maintenance planning to ensure continuous production, safety, and compliance. This is an opportunity to join a company where your technical and planning expertise will directly contribute to operational success.

The Role : Maintenance Planner

As a Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring optimum plant and vehicle availability by developing and implementing maintenance strategies and schedules. You will utilise advanced planning systems to coordinate preventative, proactive, and corrective maintenance, ensuring resources are effectively managed and safety standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years experience as a maintenance planner, with a focus on mining environments

Implement maintenance strategies and develop procedures for operational assets

Conduct preventative, proactive, and scheduled maintenance planning

Develop detailed work packages from preventive maintenance findings and corrective actions

Screen corrective maintenance job cards and conduct root cause failure analysis

Liaise between engineering and production staff to resolve procedural and equipment issues

Assist supervisors with technical problems and provide engineering guidance

Analyse spare parts inventory and improve inventory control and procurement practices

Compile and deliver weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance reports

Coordinate detailed maintenance tasks per asset and ensure compliance with safety and statutory standards

Apply best practice maintenance planning methods and safety technologies

About You

Grade 12 or at least 5 years proven experience as a Maintenance Planner (minimum)

Minimum 3 years mining experience in a maintenance planning role (6 years preferred)

Artisan trade test or equivalent plus Code 8 licence (advantageous)

Strong knowledge of diamond plants, DMS, and recovery circuits

Solid understanding of maintenance planning best practices, processes, and principles

Knowledge of engineering standards and auditing practices

In-depth understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations in mining

Basic computer literacy (MS Office essential)

Strong teamwork, coaching ability, and capacity to work under pressure

Clear criminal record (security / police clearance required)

Working Hours : 07 : 00 16 : 30, with overtime as required