Maintenance and Engineering Planner (Shutdown) x2

Job Requisition ID

13465

Closing Date

3 November 2026

OME

Secunda Operations

Location

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable plant stability through effective planning of the identified maintenance/Shutdown activities and scheduling of the necessary resources and to assist with Shutdown related activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow and promote the understanding of the turnaround management (TAM) process through self-study and coaching.
• Review the scope of required shutdown Work Orders as received per discipline from the plant and capture all relevant data to build accurate task lists through site inspections, drawings, and knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.
• Use prescribed software (i.e. Artemis) to schedule all identified tasks to prescribed standards.  Ensure that schedules meet the technical and professional objectives.
• Assist the project leader with progress tracking of front-end-loading activities to ensure comprehensive preparedness for the execution.
• Co-ordinate shutdown/project activities during execution.  Monitor and report on progress.
• Provide accurate and on-time reporting encompassing relevant information tailored to various audiences.
• Facilitate relevant meetings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders (i.e. manager, peers, clients and service providers) to enable efficient maintenance activities.
• Accept and implement technical expertise and advice to improve business performance.
• Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.
• Adhere, support, and promote the company’s vision, values and goals.
• Adhere to performance agreements.

Formal Education

• High school diploma (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science (at N3 level),
  
  AND

• A relevant Engineering National Diploma (NQF 5 Planner Qualification) - Instruments / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Chemical /Welding / Rigging with 2+ years relevant operations experience,
  
  OR
  
  An occupational Trade Qualification (NQF 4): Trade (artisan) – Instrument / Electrical / Mechanical / Process Artisan / Welding / Rigging with 3+ years relevant operations experience ,
  
  OR
  
  Sasol Planning internal technical development training program with 5+ years relevant experience,
  
  AND
  
  
• A valid Driver’s License 

Planning and project management experience/ qualification (beneficial)

• SACPCMP accredited
• Planning experience
• SAP
• MS Projects

Working Experience

2 - 5 Years relevant operations experience 

Required Personal and Professional Skills