Maintenance Planner

Recruiter:The Recruitment GuyJob Ref:TRG 2456 (Cape Town ..Date posted:Wednesday, March 4, 2026Location:Cape Town, South AfricaSalary:TBD (Neg on discussion + Relocation Assistance + Accommodation Support + Medical Aid + Provident Fund)SUMMARY: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.POSITION INFO:Title: MAINTENANCE PLANNERArea: Cape Town RegionIndustry: Steel Making / Steel Plant Maintenance & PlanningRef No.: TRG 2456Salary: TBD (Neg + Relocation Assistance + Accommodation Support + Medical Aid + Provident FundStart Date: As soon as possibleType: PermanentAn opportunity for an experienced MAINTENANCE PLANNER is required for permanent employment based in the Cape Town Region within a high-performance steel manufacturing environment.This role is critical to plant uptime, preventative maintenance execution, shutdown planning, and technical documentation control within a heavy industrial / metallurgical setting.We are seeking a structured, analytical and proactive planner with strong engineering discipline exposure who understands plant performance, breakdown trends, cost implications and technical documentation governance.This role is ideally suited to candidates with significant exposure to integrated or mini-mill steel operations, including experience within large heavy-industry environments such as ArcelorMittal, Scaw Metals, Highveld Steel, or similar high-capacity steelmaking plants.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Review daily production and shift reports to track:Machine conditionRoot cause analysis of stoppagesBreakdown historyRepair procedures and modifications Maintain and update comprehensive equipment registers, including:Performance specificationsSpare parts trackingSpecial repair proceduresCondition statusModification history Develop and manage electrical & mechanical maintenance schedules Control and report on:Shutdown planningPlanned vs unplanned maintenanceWork instruction issuance & completionDaily job status circulation (8am & 4pm reporting) Support implementation and optimisation of ERP / Maintenance modules Produce 5th monthly trend analysis reports including:Man-hoursMaintenance costsRevenue loss due to downtimeCritical spares status Establish and maintain:Technical libraryDrawing register (physical & electronic)Document control proceduresPeriodic 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 targetsEDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Grade 12 (Matric)Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering / Maintenance / Technical discipline preferred)Minimum 5 years’ experience in Maintenance Planning within heavy industryExperience in steel, metallurgy, logistics, or manufacturing environments advantageousAdvanced Computer Skills (CMMS / ERP essential)Strong report writing & analytical capabilityValid Code 8 Driver’s LicenseHigh attention to detail and documentation controlTraceable & contactable referencesLocal residency in Cape Town region or willingness to relocateSubmit CV (Word / PDF) to , Ref # (TRG 2456)#TheRecruitmentGuy#CapeTownRegion#MaintenancePlanner#SteelManufacturing#HeavyIndustry#PlantMaintenance#EngineeringCareers#CapeTownJobs#IndustrialPlanning#CMMS#ERPSystems#TechnicalCareers#ManufacturingJobsAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSOnly 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 Ref. Number (TRG 2456) in the subject line.Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):Tertiary and secondary qualificationsProfessional memberships and/or partnershipsTrade, training, and/or in-house certificatesRelevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licencesPrevious employment references with contactable detailsCorrespondence 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 AfricaCONNECT | LIKE | FOLLOW | SHARE | TAG Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram