Maintenance Planner at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The incumbent will be responsible for developing job plans, improving work schedules, technical task evaluations, detailed and analysed task developments, and maintenance execution plans while adhering to health, safety, industry regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting daily maintenance activities planningTraining maintenance and maintenance workshop staffDeveloping of maintenance tasks and schedulesOrdering of parts and spares for maintenanceManaging workflow and using CMMSUpdating task and job requirements as the depth of maintenance increasesProcuring tools and equipment to facilitate maintenance to the component levelEnsuring compliance with ISO 2001 requirements and good workmanship practicesProducing technical drawings for maintenance task descriptions and job specificationsEnsuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and rulesProviding mentorship to assigned apprentices for on-job training and signing off on their task booksAssisting in internal training module developmentsProducing technical drawings for maintenance task descriptions and job specificationsEvaluate job feedback and analyse job entries for work improvements

Minimum Qualification:

• Diploma / Advanced Certificate / NQF 6

Minimum Experience:

• 5-5 years

• National N Diploma (N6 in Mechanical )Fitter and Turner trade-testedComputer Literacy5 years of experience in the maintenance of mechanical systems, of which one is in manufacturing and product developmentComputerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Experience:

• Experience in Maintenance Processes (documentation, configuration management, procurement, etc
• )Procurement of tools and equipment to facilitate maintenance to component levelMechanical and electrical systemsMilling and machining of mechanical componentsUsing CMMS systemsMaintenance planning & schedulingDocumentation ManagementConfiguration controlWorkshop practices and workTools and toolingMaterials and materials handling

Knowledge:

• Maintenance and workshop practices and procedures Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical systems and a working knowledge of electrical systemsRelevant materials standardsMaintenance strategies and applicationsMaintenance prioritisation and schedulingComputer applications that support maintenanceQuality Management system ISO 9001 requirementsSafety hazards and appropriate precautionsOHS Act and applicable regulations

Additional Notes:
Communicate clearly and effectively (both written and verbal)Act independently and be a mentor to junior team membersConduct training and transfer of knowledge Work independently as well as in a team Work in confined spaces and at heights up to 12m (elevated)Read and interpret technical drawings, files, records and cataloguesForecast and plan in anticipation of future tasks and jobsDrive on dirt roads and off-road conditionsBasic mathematical computing skills for procurement quantitiesThe NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.