Maintenance Planner – Ivanplats

Location: Limpopo, South Africa (near Mokopane)

Job Type: Permanent

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 13 April 2026

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

About Ivanplats (Ivanhoe Mines)

Ivanplats (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is developing one of the most advanced mining projects in South Africa. Located near Mokopane in Limpopo, the Platreef Project is a world-class deposit containing palladium, rhodium, nickel, copper, and gold.

This project is designed as a “mine of the future,” using large-scale, mechanised underground mining methods and modern technology. Ivanplats offers a professional environment where skilled individuals can grow, contribute, and be part of something long-term and impactful.

About the Maintenance Planner Role

Ivanplats is currently looking for an experienced Maintenance Planner to join its Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with strong planning, technical, and organisational skills, especially within a mining or heavy industrial environment.

As a Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring that all plant equipment is properly maintained through structured planning, scheduling, and monitoring. Your work will directly support operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve overall plant performance.

This is a role that requires attention to detail, strong coordination skills, and the ability to work closely with engineers, artisans, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting plant inspections and preparing detailed reports on equipment condition

• Identifying defects and ensuring corrective actions are planned and completed

• Creating and managing maintenance schedules for all fixed plant equipment

• Developing condition monitoring programmes based on OEM standards

• Raising work orders to address equipment faults and maintenance needs

• Maintaining and updating the asset register (including serial numbers and equipment details)

• Managing a technical library of manuals and documentation for plant equipment

• Coordinating safe work procedures and maintaining compliance registers

• Ensuring all maintenance activities align with safety, health, and environmental standards

• Adjusting maintenance plans based on equipment usage and operational demands

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or N3 Certificate

• Valid Engineering Trade Test Certificate (Mechanical, Electrical, Millwright, etc.)

• Maintenance Planning Certificate

• Valid Code EB (Code 08) driver’s license

Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• At least 3 years experience in a mining environment (fixed plant maintenance)

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory or planner role within a TMM environment

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

• Knowledge of work planning, scheduling, and maintenance strategies

• Understanding of plant equipment condition monitoring

• Budget control and cost management skills

• Strong knowledge of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) compliance

• Excellent organisational and reporting skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

What You Can Expect

Working at Ivanplats offers more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a modern mining operation that values innovation and people.

You can expect:

• A competitive, market-related salary

• Career development and growth opportunities

• Exposure to advanced mining systems and technologies

• A structured and safety-focused working environment

• Long-term career stability within a global mining company

Application Details

Closing Date: 27 April 2026

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in mining, apply using reference number IVP-ENG-2610 before the closing date.