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Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Prudent Hr SolutionsEast London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
9 days ago
Job description

Maintenance Planner – Berlin, East London (Shift Work)

We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Maintenance Planner at a leading industrial plant in Berlin, East London. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to ensure the efficient planning and execution of all preventative and corrective maintenance activities in a dynamic industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Analyse maintenance data and generate management reports and graphs.
  • Develop maintenance schedules and create work orders.
  • Maintain parts inventory and identify critical spare parts.
  • Prepare maintenance reports (downtime analysis, energy savings, oil consumption, compressor hours).
  • Update maintenance files, server documentation, and legal compliance records.
  • Draft procedural manuals to guide maintenance tasks.
  • Estimate labour and parts costs for industrial equipment.
  • Adjust schedules to accommodate emergency maintenance work.
  • Support the GL & Maintenance Manager with reporting.
  • Act as a liaison between maintenance teams and operations.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements (OHS, cranes, forklifts, oil samples, IR scanning, COCs).
  • Coordinate with artisans, contractors, and external vendors.
  • Develop preventative maintenance plans aligned with organisational goals.
  • Maintain and update skills matrices and radar charts for technicians and specialists.

Knowledge & Skills Required :

  • Strong technical understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
  • Experience with CMMS software (SAP, Maximo, Uptime, Navision, Power BI).
  • Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles – PM, CM, Predictive Maintenance.
  • Understanding of SHE compliance, inspections, and load tests.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings.
  • Strong planning, organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.

    • Minimum Requirements :

  • NQF Level 12 (Matric).
  • N6 Diploma or Degree in Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or relevant Management field.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in maintenance planning within a production or automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 3 years’ hands‑on experience as an artisan or technician.
  • CMMS experience (SAP, Maximo, Uptime, Power BI).
  • Understanding of OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

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