Who We Are

Tronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Position Title

Maintenance Planner

Location

Namakwa Sands Northern Operations (Mine Site)

Position Overview

• The planning of maintenance work / servicing of equipment / machinery and facilities according to specifications.
• The objective of this role is to improve work force productivity and work quality by eliminating in advance potential delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of labor, parts and machine time. This role is responsible for the planning of maintenance work relating to statutory and routine planned maintenance orders.  This role by its nature will closely liaise with the Scheduler, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintainers and Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities

• Upload maintenance plans depicting preventive maintenance procedures to address equipment requirements (inspections, service procedures, intervals, review and follow-up of work done) into SAP system and create work orders for planned maintenance work.
• Receive all work notifications from the requesting departments of the area of responsibility, except for emergency work.  Prioritizes work requests in agreement with Coordinator.
• Create work packages for a work order or grouped work orders and issues to Scheduler for scheduling.
• Review and screen each work order to ensure proper completion:
  • Ensure work scope is clearly described.
  • Check if the priority and requested completion date are realistic and provide practical lead-time.
  • Clarify the details with the originating department as appropriate.
  • Ensure safety needs are given a top priority in work planning.
  • Allocate time, resources, services, tools, equipment and parts to a work order.
  • Verify the availability of parts, materials and special tools required for execution prior to submission for scheduling.
  • Obtain blueprints, drawings, instructional manuals and special procedures, as needed, from files or other sources to clarify the intent of the work order.
• Estimate costs, perform field checks, follow-up and review with Maintenance Supervisor and Maintainers with respect to planning.
• Interface with local procurement group and interact with warehouse personnel - raise purchase requisitions for equipment / services, verify materials normally on site availability.
• Inspect completed work orders to ensure adequate detail is captured.
• Review with Maintenance Supervisor the actual versus estimated labor and material used for completed jobs to improve estimation accuracy and work methods.
• Monitor and report overdue maintenance and inspection work and reasons preventing planning / execution of the work.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and Engineering Official standby Must be prepared to work as planner in other Engineering Maintenance departments

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognized Trade test certificate with an N2 Technical certificate with mathematics, science, applicable trade theory and respective trade related 4th subject i.e. Engineering/Plater & Structural drawings for non-electric trades and Electronics for Electric trades.
• Valid Code 8 (B) driver’s license

Knowledge & Skills

• 3 to 5 Years relevant experience in the maintenance / engineering environment
• Computer literate in MS Office and relevant experience in SAP PM
• MS Project will be an advantage
• Personal attributes required:  Structured worker and able to function, prioritize and deliver according to specifications, self-motivated, ability to perform individually and also as part of a team. Strong analytical skills, good communication skills, good people relations skills, a sense of loyalty and responsibility.

NOTE:

• Closing Date: 24 April 2025
• Applications received without the supporting documents and/or after the closing date will not be considered.
• Pre- screening evaluation will form part of the selection process.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
• Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process
• Please note that appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy. Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POPIA Disclaimer

By sending your CV and application you agree to:

• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.
• Should you not hear from Tronox Namakwa Sands within (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.