Job Description

Shut: Coordinator - SP&L

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits Location: Richards Bay, South Africa

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs


We are looking for a

Co-Ordinator: SP&L Shut,

to provide leadership and coordination of planning function such as work assessment, planning and scheduling function to ensure effective support to the RBM's SP&L.


This is a great opportunity for a candidate that has a sound planning and scheduling. This developed through a combination of practical experience and formal training and can demonstratively apply this knowledge in the workplace. A candidate that is safety driven and consistently looks for new initiatives and ways of working, while preparing the organization to accept change.


In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.


Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.


Reporting to the

Manager: RMM

and working in a collaborative community within the SP&L Engineering team, you will:

Providing and managing a comprehensive work assessment, planning and scheduling service to designated service sections Periodically assess the general quality of codes, numbers and classifications schemes to ensure that these will maximally contribute to quality management reporting Responsible for compliance on reporting. Rio Tinto compliance and corrective actions Coordinating the development of the annual operational level maintenance budget based on zero based budgeting (ZBB) Supporting the Plant Engineer to achieve his set objective for the area. Assist Plant Engineer with the coordination of Shutdown Management. To promote mutual support and sharing of knowledge across all sections. To periodically assess the general level of planning services provided, by formally as well as informally discussing it with production management, and thereby stimulating continuous service improvement. Supervise and control the activities, standards of performance and behaviour of designated support staff. Provide guidance and leadership to enable team to carry out tasks safely and professionally.

What you'll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team National Diploma or Btech in Engineering discipline recommended

(Please attach)

Valid South African EB License

(Please attach a VALID copy)

Minimum of 5 years' work experience as a supervisor in an operational environment

(Must be visible on CV)

10years appropriate industrial experience in mining, engineering maintenance, planning

(Must be visible on CV)

General understanding of Mechanical and Electrical equipment within a Heavy mining environment.(

Must be visible on CV)

Sound understanding of asset management strategies and maintenance practices with exceptional skills in SAP and the Project Management (

Must be visible on CV).

Please attach ALL copies of your qualifications, failure to do so will result in your application being unsuccessful and an automatic regret of your application

Only online applications will be considered. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.


Please note that failure to satisfy all the minimum requirements will lead to your application not being considered.

No statement of results will be considered.

What we offer

A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions Wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Program

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.



We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different.



At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.



We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together