Minopex, a well-known mining company, has a great job opening for a Maintenance Data Capturer at their Kroondal mine in Rustenburg, North West. This is a full-time job that was announced on June 4, 2025, and applications are due by June 11, 2025. It’s a perfect fit for people who love mining and metals and want to help keep maintenance and shutdowns working well.
About Minopex and the Kroondal Operation
Minopex, a subsidiary of Minerals Operations Executive (Pty) Ltd, is well-known for providing maintenance and operational services to the mining industry. The Kroondal operation, located in Rustenburg, plays a significant role in the company’s operations and serves as a critical part of Minopex’s strategy in the mining and metals industry.
Purpose of the Position
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the efficient and accurate planning, scheduling, and capturing of maintenance and shutdown work. The Maintenance Data Capturer will be responsible for the upkeep of maintenance plans and will manage the master data within the planned maintenance system. The role is key to enabling the operation to run smoothly, with minimal downtime and optimal resource usage. This responsibility requires a highly organised individual who can maintain accurate records while coordinating effectively with internal and external teams.
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Maintenance Support
A vital task in this role will be linking new materials to the Bill of Materials (BOM) and ensuring updates on the SAGE system. The Maintenance Data Capturer will also be responsible for uploading new task lists and updating existing ones on the system. Maintenance plans will also need to be captured, updated, and accurately maintained.
Maintenance Scheduling
- Determine maintenance needs and coordinate with relevant internal or external Artisans.
- Create Work Orders and allocate the task lists to the relevant Supervisors.
- Create Requisitions for non-stock items and allocate components.
- Release Purchase Requisitions / Work Order Permits.
- Check material and follow up on material availability and arrange expediting if necessary.
- Report discrepancies for scheduled materials on a weekly basis.
- Release planned work and monitor the forward workload.
- Estimate Work Order costs.
- Allocate resources, arrange weekly planning meetings and create maintenance schedules.
- Estimate the cost of scheduled work for the week.
- Communicate and issue the schedule.
- Print Work Orders as required to ensure maintenance according to the maintenance plan.
Contractor Management
- Optimise resource levelling through the use of internal or contractor Artisans for planned work.
- Create Service Entry Sheets for planned work.
- Verify contractor attendance the week before the job is scheduled to start
- Collate all required paperwork for legal appointments.
- Coordinate medical bookings and other site / client specific requirements.
- Assist with Health & Safety campaigns as and when required.
- Compile various reports according to organizational and client requirements.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
To be considered for the role, applicants must meet specific educational and experience criteria:
Educational Requirements:
A Matric (Grade 12) certificate or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate), is required for this role. A valid Trade Test Certificate will be advantageous.
Experience and Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering planning or maintenance environment
- English language proficiency
- Time management skills
- Computer literate in MS Office
- Relevant planned maintenance system training
Why This Position is Important
At Minopex, the Maintenance Data Capturer job is very important for the Kroondal Operation to work well. Planning and setting up when maintenance happens is needed to keep things going without problems, make downtime shorter, and help the operation be more productive. This person puts in the correct maintenance information, which helps make operations easier, cut down on wasted money, and allows the maintenance team to be more organized and work faster.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by 11 June 2025. Those meeting the qualifications and experience requirements are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in the mining sector, contributing to the success of a highly respected company.
As a Maintenance Data Capturer, the successful candidate will become an integral part of the team, ensuring that maintenance schedules are met and master data in the planned maintenance system is consistently maintained.
