External Maintenance Planner – Rosh Pinah Zinc

Job Description

Position: External Maintenance Planner (C4)

Rosh Pinah Zinc, a leading mining company, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Planner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in our operations.


Your Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Compile and administer weekly, 21-day, and monthly maintenance plans.

  • Present the proposed maintenance schedule for the following week.

  • Coordinate labor, tools, equipment, and spares to support planned work.

  • Prepare labor, skills, and spares forecasts aligned to workload, in consultation with the Supervisor.

  • Control spares, critical stock, and component turnaround requirements.

  • Monitor backlog, follow-up work, and maintenance schedule compliance, and report on deviations.

  • Generate and distribute maintenance plans, schedules, and performance reports.

  • Prepare long-term maintenance plans including rebuilds and component change-outs.

  • Maintain accurate CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and asset records.

  • Compile and maintain statutory maintenance schedules.

  • Support shutdown planning, failure investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.


Ideally, you will have:

  • Education: Grade 12 with a minimum of 23 points.

  • Trade Qualification: Trade Certificate Artisan (NVC Level 3) as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent mobile equipment trade.

  • Experience: At least 5 years of relevant mining (Heavy Mining Equipment) experience.

  • Planning Expertise: Minimum 3 years of specific maintenance planning experience and a Certificate in Maintenance Planning / Work Management.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in CMMS/EAM systems and computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project).

  • Core Knowledge: Strong understanding of machine components, mining processes, and maintenance planning workflows/work order control.

  • Soft Skills: High attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and strong stakeholder coordination skills.

  • Compliance: A valid Police Clearance Certificate (not older than 6 months).


Application Information:

To apply, submit a compliant application with a cover letter

  • Closing Date: 03 February 2026.

  • Follow-up: If you are not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

  • Diversity: Candidates from designated categories are encouraged to apply.

  • Official Website: https://www.roshpinahzinc.com/

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