Planned Maintenance Administrator

Come and join this highly motivated team as a Fixed Term Planned Maintenance Administrator where you will be responsible to assist the in the coordination, facilitation and management of the maintenance management programme for the plant by providing planning, control systems and maintenance of policies and strategies for the management of equipment whilst optimising the interface with other Mine and Plant systems and functions.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Number of positions : 1

Location of positions:  Precious Metals Refinery (PMR)

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Effective coordination of the Mine/Plant planned maintenance program

• Assists in addressing all key elements of asset care strategy using KPIs.
• Participates in cross functional engineering and production teams to minimize reactive maintenance
• Support programs to minimize unplanned downtime on key equipment
• Support cross functional teams to address cleaning, lubrication and first line maintenance functions
• Participate in the development RCM based task lists for all maintenance significant equipment
• Participate in failure analysis techniques for cross functional teams
• Identifies significant recurring failure patterns by analyzing maintenance history.
• Support preventive actions to ensure cost effective maintenance programs.
• Makes formalized recommendations to Planned Maintenance Officers.
• On a daily basis, executes capacity planning and ensures that both preventative and corrective maintenance is covered
• Assists in ensuring that shutdowns follow preset targets in accordance with critical path analysis.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is controlled by works orders and information loops are closed
• Liaises with Foremen to confirm that all technical manuals and documents are up to date
• Administer KPI reports
• Assist in ensuring that the SAP PM, MM and CO systems are properly supported
• Participate in RCM exercises for all new equipment before commissioning
• Participate in Group wide RCM template development and review for primary production equipment
• Administer the skills matrix and training plans for all maintenance personnel
• Participate in root cause analysis exercises.
• Administer the critical spare parts lists
• Support the material management strategy
• Actively support the codification and bills of material initiatives
• Actively participate in spares and material acquisition
• Supports a housekeeping program
• Facilitates or manages a tool store function

This position is in the Engineering department at a C1 level, reporting into the Plant Maintenance Coordinator.

• Grade 12 or equivalent

Technical Knowledge:

• 1 year experience in the Planned Maintenance office
• Experienced in using a computerized planned maintenance system
• Work execution platform experience (Advantageous)

Required Knowledge and Skill

• Basic artisan training module
• Business Centered Maintenance training module
• Ability to plan and organize
• Working knowledge of client disciplines – Metallurgy, Mining, Engineering
• Ability to schedule and manage maintenance activities
• Code 8 driver’s license

Who We Are

We are committed to operational excellence, leveraging our strengths in mining, processing, and marketing a competitive portfolio of assets. Safety is at the core of our values, shaping our behaviors and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our business. This new chapter allows us to build on our solid foundation by enhancing operational capabilities, increasing accountability, and integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations. As an independent entity, we are poised to lead in creating and protecting value for all stakeholders.

What we offer

At Anglo American Platinum, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to all our employees. Beyond these, you'll enter a workplace brimming with opportunities for professional development. Whether through specialised technical training or our comprehensive leadership programs, we are committed to helping you realise your full potential and find opportunities for career advancement.

Inclusion and Diversity 

Anglo American Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American Platinum and, Anglo American Group Functions employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to apply through your career profile and upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 13 May 2025