Maintenance Planner Clerk

What We Are Looking For

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Assist the Maintenance Planner to provide a Maintenance Planning service for safe and efficient operations on the Boskop site.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assist the Maintenance Planner in balancing weekly schedules and artisan capacities.
• Review, verify, and close out maintenance requests on SAP, ensuring high-quality technical feedback.
• Monitor maintenance backlogs and compile weekly/monthly performance reports (e.g., PM compliance, breakdown rates).
• Draw and track stock items and raise purchase requisitions on SAP.
• Manage, track, and archive all legal and statutory inspection certificates to ensure continuous audit readiness.
• Coordinate documentation and site-access requirements for external engineering contractors.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy

Post Requirements

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics) or equivalent qualification.
• NQF Level 5 in Administration or Logistics.
• At least 3–5 years of administration within a heavy industrial or engineering maintenance department.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and comprehensive operational knowledge of SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) and MM (Materials Management) modules.
• Strong analytical capabilities, excellent organizational skills, and high attention to detail.
• ability to communicate effectively across all levels, assertively follow up with technical teams, and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of the Explosives Act
• Valid driver’s license

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events