Maintenance Planner

Applications are invited for the position of Maintenance Planner, based at the Adam Tas Manufacturing plant within the Packaging Department in Cape Town, South Africa.

Key Performance Areas

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

Experience and Skills

• NQF 4 technical qualification with a completed mechanical or electrical trade test certificate.
• Three years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Two years' experience in physical asset management systems.
• Maintenance Planning qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience in SAP PM systems and maintenance planning.
• Technical experience in a bottling or packaging environment would be advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, MS Projects, SAP PM and SAP MM.
• Innovative, analytical and proactive approach.
• Good organisation and 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.