Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Planner Engineering to be placed at IvanPlats Platreef mine, Mokopane, Lompopo. The successful candidate will report to the Site Engineer. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.Job descriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective planning of specific project equipment to achieve productivity as per project scope
• Effective scheduling and monitoring of specific project equipment, manage backlog and labour limitations / constraints
• Develop and maintain the site maintenance schedules, analyse data from the computerised management maintenance systems and identify trends and areas of improvement
• Initiate procurement of spares and consumables to ensure availability
• Liaise with the maintenance systems manager to on-board new machinery and provide site performance information
• Create job cards, with job safety analysis, in advance to ensure timeous availability of materials, skills and resources
• Prompt identification of recurring defects and inefficiencies, flag, analyse and assist with close-out thereof
• Provide feedback and input to the site engineering team and procurement department at weekly planning meetings
• Comply with legal regulations, M&RC and Client's standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Effective self-management and alignment with M&RC's values and leadership initiatives
• Effective daily supervision of the engineering planning team
• Effective team and self-management in alignment with M&RC's values and leadership initiatives

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Mechanical or Electrical Artisan Trade Certificate [S26] or National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Supervisory Development Program [preferred] [site specific]
• Proficient in computerized maintenance systems
• Proficient in MS Office [Excel, Word, MS Projects]
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a customer service orientation
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Analytical, solution and deadline focused
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an artisan or in an Assistant Engineering Planner role on a mine or in a factory
• At least 5 years of experience as a Foreman (advantageous)
• Experience in an underground / surface mining environment / in a vertical shaft section particularly in an earth moving equipment or trackless mining environment [site specific]
• Knowledge and experience in remote condition monitoring of equipment [site specific]
• Experience in developing reports and analysing data obtained from equipment will be advantageous [site specific]

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