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Lusapho Professional Services is recruiting an experienced Engineering and Maintenance Planner for a mining-sector client’s Northern Cape operations team in Postmasburg. This permanent, full-time role focuses on planning and scheduling maintenance activities across the Northern Cape region, including fleet maintenance and site equipment, with SAP maintenance planning at its centre.
About the company and the work
The role is advertised by Lusapho Professional Services on behalf of a client in the mining sector. The successful candidate joins the client’s Maintenance Team, reporting directly to the Maintenance Foreman, and takes responsibility for planning and scheduling maintenance work so that assets are used well and costs stay under control. The work covers the Northern Cape region, including fleet maintenance (MMUs) and site equipment such as pumps and silos, with occasional support to the Mpumalanga region planner.
Role details and duties
- Complete engineering and maintenance planning by developing plans aligned with the work management process and departmental priorities.
- Ensure optimal asset utilisation and cost-effectiveness, monitoring adherence to plans and escalating non-compliance within specified deadlines.
- Prepare and submit planning adherence schedules and departmental reports by collecting relevant data, aligning findings with maintenance and work plans, and compiling reports using defined templates.
- Implement new methodologies and technologies by participating in relevant training, applying learnings in operational planning, monitoring outcomes, and providing feedback.
- Manage ordering of required spares and materials by receiving requisitions, processing orders through the procurement system, tracking delivery timelines, and ensuring receipt and availability in stores.
- Process purchase requisitions and withdraw spares from stores.
- Attend to breakdowns urgently and ensure workflow runs 100% in the Northern Cape region.
- Attend morning meetings and maintain inspection books.
- Occasionally assist the Mpumalanga region planner when required.
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
- N3 or N4 or relevant qualification.
- Relevant trade test certificate (qualified artisan, any trade).
- Diploma or related qualification in Engineering, Planning, Project Management, or similar.
- 5+ years’ maintenance planning experience in a work management process and operations environment.
- SAP Maintenance Planning experience (non-negotiable).
- Experience in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments (not mandatory; any industry background acceptable).
- Experience with fleet maintenance (MMUs) and site equipment (pumps, silos).
- Exposure to regional or multi-site maintenance planning.
No salary is stated in the advert.
Where to find and apply safely
This opportunity is advertised by Lusapho Professional Services on PNet. Use the Apply button on this page to reach the original advert, and submit your application only through that original listing. Never pay anyone for a job offer or an interview.
Practical tips
- Highlight SAP maintenance planning experience clearly, as it is non-negotiable.
- Show 5+ years of maintenance planning in a work management and operations environment.
- Mention trade test and diploma qualifications, plus fleet and site equipment experience.
- Demonstrate reliability with breakdown response and regional planning.
How the process works
After you apply through the original PNet advert, Lusapho Professional Services reviews applications against the requirements above. Shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next steps, which may include an interview and checks of trade qualifications and planning experience.
Important information
This post shares a job opportunity for information only. It is not a job offer, and the final decision rests with the employer. Always confirm the working conditions and contract terms on the original advert before applying.
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