Maintenance Planner

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Adam Tas Manufacturing plant within our Packaging Department.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain PMPM schedules, master data and task lists on SAP;
• Plan the following: scope of tasks, duration of tasks, spares / equipment required and availability, spares availability, internal and external resources, etc. for all routine maintenance and project tasks;
• Compile and distribute annual shutdown plans and chair the planning meetings;
• Monitor adherence to the annual shutdown plan and evaluate the completed tasks;
• Control and plan outstanding tasks (work arising books, PMPM scheduling, projects, etc.);
• Provide technical support to maintenance foreman;
• Ensure that planned maintenance tasks keep equipment reliable and in good condition;
• Deal with contractors and suppliers regarding on-site repairs and projects to be completed.
• Manage employees to ensure the successful delivery of requirements

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• NQF 4 level technical qualification with a completed mechanical/electrical related trade test certificate
• 3 years’ experience in Engineering / Manufacturing environment
• 2 years’ experience in physical asset management systems
• Maintenance Planning qualification will be advantageous
• Experience in SAP PM systems
• Work experience in Maintenance Planning;
• Technical work experience in a bottling packaging environment will be advantageous;
• Ability to work under pressure and able to meet deadlines;
• Good communication skills with internal and external customers and suppliers;
• Computer literate in MS Office, MS Projects and SAP PM and MM;
• Innovative, analytical and proactive;
• Good organisation & administration skills
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to organise resources and effectively delegate tasks to the maintenance team.
• Strong knowledge of asset care principles, including asset care plans, planning and scheduling, material management and information management

Closing date: 30 August 2026