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Maintenance Planner

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for: Hire Resolve
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Position:
Maintenance Planner

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Hire Resolve’s client, a leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing
with its origins in the field of the defense industry, is looking for a Maintenance Planner who will be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance schedules, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring the timely completion of maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed schedules for inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacements.

• Develop check sheets aligned with manuals and incorporate them into the PM system.

• Tailor maintenance intervals based on usage, recommendations, and historical data.

• Generate work orders based on SAP schedules.

• Incorporate predictive maintenance technologies for early issue detection.

• Establish and communicate maintenance standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with manufacturers for updated maintenance procedures.

• Create maintenance procedures/manuals as needed.

• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement preventive measures.

• Use FMEA to assess potential failures and prioritize preventative actions.

• Regularly review and update preventative maintenance plans based on feedback and data.

• Maintain a spare parts inventory with defined sources and lead times.

Requirements:

  • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or,
  • Certificated Millwright
  • Certified SAP user (Maintenance Module)
  • Fully proficient in using the SAP Maintenance Module.
  • Root Cause Analysis:
    Ability to conduct thorough root cause analyses to identify and address the underlying causes of equipment failures.
  • Knowledge of Regulatory Standards:
    Understanding of Safety Regulations:
    Familiarity with occupational health and safety standards and regulations relevant to maintenance activities
  • Maintenance Planning

    Experience:

    Several years of practical experience in maintenance planning, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
  • Preventative Maintenance Expertise:
    Specific experience in developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, including setting up of schedules and integrating predictive maintenance technologies within the SAP environment.
  • Root Cause Analysis:
    Ability to conduct thorough root cause analyses to identify and address the underlying causes of equipment failures.
  • Fully proficient in using the SAP Maintenance Module.
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