Maintenance Planner

Salary: TBD (Neg on discussion + Relocation Assistance + Accommodation Support + Medical Aid + Provident Fund)

Recruiter: The Recruitment Guy

Job : TRG 2456 (Cape Town ..)

Date posted: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

An opportunity for an experienced MAINTENANCE PLANNER is required for permanent employment based in the Cape Town Region within a high-performance steel manufacturing environment.

• Title: MAINTENANCE PLANNER
• Area: Cape Town Region
• Industry: Steel Making / Steel Plant Maintenance & Planning
• .: TRG 2456
• Salary: TBD (Neg + Relocation Assistance + Accommodation Support + Medical Aid + Provident Fund)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Type: Permanent

• Review daily production and shift reports to track:
  • Machine condition
  • Root cause analysis of stoppages
  • Breakdown history
  • Repair procedures and modifications
• Maintain and update comprehensive equipment registers, including:
  • Performance specifications
  • Spare parts tracking
  • Special repair procedures
  • Condition status
  • Modification history
• Develop and manage electrical & mechanical maintenance schedules
• Control and report on:
  • Shutdown planning
  • Planned vs unplanned maintenance
  • Work instruction issuance & completion
  • Daily job status circulation (8am & 4pm reporting)
  • Support implementation and optimisation of ERP / Maintenance modules
• Produce 5th monthly trend analysis reports including:
  • Man-hours
  • Maintenance costs
  • Revenue loss due to downtime
  • Critical spares status
• Establish and maintain:
  • Technical library
  • Drawing register (physical & electronic)
  • Document control procedures
  • Periodic audits of drawing registers
  • Track consumption records (water, oil, specialised equipment registers)
• Provide technical advisory support to line management in accordance with company policies and best practices
• Maintain proactive planning discipline aligned with plant performance targets

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering / Maintenance / Technical discipline preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maintenance Planning within heavy industry
• Experience in steel, metallurgy, logistics, or manufacturing environments advantageous
• Advanced Computer Skills (CMMS / ERP essential)
• Strong report writing & analytical capability
• Valid Code 8 Driver’s License
• High attention to detail and documentation control
• Traceable & contactable references
• Local residency in Cape Town region or willingness to relocate
• Submit CV (Word / PDF) to ,  # (TRG 2456)

• Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
• Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to , quoting the correct r (TRG 2456) in the subject line.

Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):

• Tertiary and secondary qualifications
• Professional memberships and/or partnerships
• Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
• Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
• Previous employment references with contactable details
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa