Team Lead Maintenance Planning x4
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Location: Secunda, South Africa
Company: Sasol
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Job Req Id
8694
Closing Date
18 June 2025
OME
MRS:Mining (Various Mines)
Location
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Purpose of Job
The purpose of the role is to manage and lead an Engineering planning team in the execution of the Work Management Process (WMP). Perform maintenance and machine life cycle planning and ensure accurate information processing at the Mine.
Key Accountabilities
Coordinate machine overhaul/ maintenance programs
Availability of equipment downtime per shift, per department
Reporting on Work Management Process (WMP) compliance
Monthly maintenance planning deviation reports
Ensure that all engineering planning tasks are implemented within due time
Optimize and execute key activities according to the business asset and maintenance management strategies
Ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to and assist in identifying opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership
Control costs to ensure that all the activities of the planning department are achieved within the budget
Establish a network of internal and external experts in consultation with Central planning to guide the maintenance planning strategy where and when applicable
Report on progress and recommended corrective actions
Ascertain that information is available in the format and within timelines as agreed by the planning department to the business units engineering personnel
Ensure activities within Engineering specific area of responsibility comply with applicable planning procedures and processes
Reliability of machinery and equipment through maintaining a good standard of SAP master data
Manage team performance and development based on standard practices applicable across Sasol Mining
Succession planning
Identify and activate learning as required based on individual and collective needs
Training days for department
Nurture a team spirit and openness towards feedback, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation
Participate in standard setting by Industry Forums
Compliance to governance Forums (standardisation Engineering User Group)
Formal Education
Grade 12 with Mathematics, Science and English / Technical N3 with English and Relevant Trade NQF L4
Or
Grade 12 with Mathematics, Science and English / Technical N3 with English and Internal Technical Training and Advanced Project Management NQF L7
Or
Grade 12 with Mathematics, Science and English / Technical N3 with English and Engineering National Diploma
Working Experience
Five (5) Years relevant Operations experience and two (2) Years Planning relevant experience
Or
Eight (8) Years Planning relevant experience
Required Personal and Professional Skills
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