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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Complete preventative maintenance schedule with allocation of jobs to individual artisans.
• Allocation of ad-hoc breakdowns and repairs to artisans
• Procurement and stock keeping of routine and critical spares for engineering stores.
• Ensure availability through well-maintained equipment that function according to specifications.
• Upgraded equipment/technology functioning more efficiently than before.
• Electrical/electronic equipment has been installed on new projects/production lines.
• Liaising with Maintenance Coordinator / Manager / Site engineer on external suppliers or contract work requirements

Core Responsibilities

• Work Order Preparation: Define the scope of work, step-by-step instructions, and estimated task durations using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Resource Coordination: Identify and secure required spare parts, specialist tools, external contractors, and labor.
• Preventive Maintenance (PM): Design and manage routine and predictive maintenance schedules to prevent unexpected equipment failures.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all jobs include necessary safety documentation, risk assessments, and permits (such as lockout/tagout).
• Inventory & Cost Tracking: Monitor spare parts inventory levels, order missing supplies, and forecast maintenance expenses.
• Cross-Department Liaison: Act as a bridge between the maintenance crew, stockroom, procurement, and production operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key Requirements & Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, and repair procedures.
• Software Proficiency: Experience using CMMS platforms (such as DMS/ SAP) for asset and work order management.
• Organizational Abilities: Excellent time management, problem-solving, and multitasking skills to handle shifting priorities and emergencies.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to coordinate teams and explain job packages effectively.

Requirements:

• (Mechanical/ Electrical relevant trade, S4 or B-Tech) with
• minimum of at least 5 years in planning.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.