Maintenance Planner M/F

	Maintenance Planner M/F

General informations

Africa Global Logistics Namibia offers of logistics solutions in all sectors of activities that govern economic life in this country. For 14 years, through our multimodal logistics solutions (clearing and forwarding, transport, warehousing, vessel agency & husbandry)) we have been modifying our know-how in the service of socio-economic development in “name of the country”. Thanks to the synergy of our means, we take an active part in major development projects in the African “region”. Thanks to investments in equipment and innovations, our teams are committed to offering tailor-made logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers.

Job description

Mission Description                      

Job Purpose:
To plan, schedule and co-ordinate all maintenance work and resources required maintaining and enhancing equipment availability and efficiency, by the most cost-effective methods available, and to assist the Maintenance team with scheduling and resourcing.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain weekly, monthly, and long-term maintenance plans.
• Plan all preventive, predictive, corrective, and statutory maintenance activities.
• Ensure labour, tools, materials, and spare parts are identified and available before scheduled work commences.
• Prioritise work orders according to operational requirements, equipment criticality, and resource availability.
• Monitor maintenance backlogs and ensure follow-up work is planned within agreed timelines.

Work Management & Asset Data Control
• Review, manage, and optimise maintenance work orders within the CMMS system.
• Maintain accurate equipment histories, asset registers, component records, warranties, and statutory documentation.
• Ensure master data remains accurate, current, and aligned with company standards.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Generate maintenance forecasts, labour requirements, resource plans, and management reports.
• Analyse maintenance trends, equipment performance, and historical data to improve planning effectiveness.
Spares & Resource Coordination
• Forecast and coordinate spare parts, repairable components, and critical stock requirements.
• Liaise with procurement, inventory, suppliers, and maintenance teams to ensure timely availability of materials and services.
• Monitor component repair cycles, warranty claims, and stock reservations.
• Review labour and resource requirements against planned workloads to ensure efficient maintenance execution.
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Analyse equipment performance, maintenance costs, and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Continuously improve work packages, maintenance strategies, and planning processes.
• Monitor planned versus unplanned maintenance performance and support equipment availability targets.
Stakeholder & Team Support
• Work closely with maintenance supervisors, technical teams, inventory, and operational departments.
• Facilitate planning meetings and communicate maintenance priorities effectively.
• Support team development through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
• Ensure all maintenance plans comply with HSE requirements, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Incorporate safety requirements, permits, risk assessments, and task controls.

 

Profile

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
• Grade 12
• National Trade Certificate (N3) in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• National Diploma (N6) or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Management, Asset Management, or related field will be advantageous.
• Formal training in Maintenance Planning, Reliability, Asset Management, or Project Planning will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy with advanced knowledge of CMMS systems (Maximo, Infor, SAP PM, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Code B Driver's Licence.
• Valid Certificate of Conduct.
Experience
• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in maintenance planning, maintenance supervision, or heavy equipment maintenance environment.
• Proven experience working with CMMS systems, maintenance scheduling, and work-order management.
• Experience in fleet, heavy mobile equipment (HME), trucks, material handling equipment, or industrial maintenance operations.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning principles, preventive maintenance programs, reliability improvement, and asset management practices.
• Experience in maintenance reporting, KPI analysis, budgeting support, and resource forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience in spare parts planning, inventory coordination, and contractor management.
• Exposure to Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reliability methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Scania, Shacman, forklifts, reach stackers, mobile cranes, or container handling equipment will be advantageous.