Planning Superintendent Mpumalanga

Sappi is actively recruiting for a Planning Superintendent position in Mpumalanga. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 5 - 8 years • Educational Background: National Diploma or equivalent • Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical • Location Preference: in Mpumalanga

This Planning Superintendent role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for South Africa's economic growth and digital transformation.

This role in Engineering / Technical offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Planning Superintendent position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 - 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with National Diploma • Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Engineering / Technical sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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We Are Hiring: Planning Superintendent

The Planning Superintendent leads the maintenance planning function within the assigned area at Ngodwana Mill and provide the systems and processes required for effective maintenance planning, shutdown planning, failure analysis and maintenance performance reporting. The role works closely with the Reliability Manager, Engineers and Maintenance teams and has a key influence on shutdown execution, work management and equipment reliability across the mill. 

Safety and Environmental Compliance 

Promote a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring maintenance planning activities comply with legal requirements, mill procedures and applicable standards. Ensure a safe and healthy work environment through the compliance to legal regulations and mill procedures (e.g., OHS Act, ISO systems, etc.)

Effective Shutdown Planning  

Lead shutdown planning activities within the assigned area and ensure alignment with the overall Mill Shutdown Plan and Shutdown Business Process. Coordinate with the other planning areas and relevant stakeholders to ensure integrated shutdown planning and execution Coach and support engineering and maintenance personnel in shutdown planning requirements. Monitor shutdown planning readiness and escalate risks that may affect execution.

Effective Work in Progress Management 

Establish and maintain effective weekly and daily maintenance planning and scheduling processes within the assigned area. Monitor work-in-progress and forward workload to support effective resource utilisation and schedule compliance. Identify planning backlogs and constraints and drive appropriate corrective actions.

 Preventative Maintenance Schedules  

Ensure maintenance plans and preventative maintenance schedules are effectively maintained within SAP. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of preventative maintenance schedules through regular audits and drive continuous improvement.

 Failure Analysis  

Establish and maintain effective systems and processes for failure analysis and corrective-action tracking. Support Engineering and Maintenance teams in ensuring failure-analysis actions are captured, monitored and closed out.

 Maintenance Task Lists and Master Data 

Ensure development and continuous improvement of SAP task lists for repetitive maintenance work. Facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate Quality Control Procedures (QCP) Ensure SAP master data and Bills of Materials (BOM’s)support effective maintenance planning and spares retrieval.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

Monitor and report maintenance planning and work-management performance against agreed KPIs. Provide Engineering and Maintenance leadership with regular performance reports and identify areas requiring corrective action. Use performance trends to drive continuous improvement within the planning function

Coaching and Capability Development 

Identify planning and maintenance-system capability gaps and coordinate appropriate training. Coach and support engineering and maintenance personnel in maintenance planning, work-management and SAP processes. Promote consistent application of planning standards and business processes across the mill.

 People

Lead, coach and develop the assigned Planning team. Establish clear accountability and performance expectations. Coach and support engineering and maintenance personnel, including Engineers, Foremen and Technicians, in maintenance and shutdown planning processes.

Maintenance Systems and Process Compliance 

Ensure effective control and management of the rotable repair process. Ensure relevant employees understand and comply with the rotable repair process. Monitor compliance with maintenance planning and business processes through regular audits and drive corrective actions where required

Essential Qualifications

Relevant Engineering Diploma – NQF Level 6 & a recognised Trade Certificate

Minimum Experience & Requirements

5–8 years relevant experience in a maintenance/engineering environment, including at least 3 years maintenance planning experience. SAP maintenance planning experience (PM, PS and MM would be advantageous)