Maintenance Planner
Aspen Pharma Group
2026/10/07   Port Elizabeth

Job Ref #: MaintenancePlanner_OSD_Oct2026
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Applications are invited for the above indicated vacancy that exists at Aspen SA Operations. The successful incumbent will report to the Section Engineer. All applications are to be received on or before 14 October 2026. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.
Job Description

Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure work is properly prepared, scheduled and executed safely and efficiently, while supporting equipment reliability and minimising production downtime.

Job Requirements

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
  • Create detailed job plans, including labour, materials, spares and other resources required.
  • Manage maintenance notifications, work orders and maintenance backlogs.
  • Coordinate maintenance requirements with Production, Engineering and Maintenance teams.
  • Plan shutdown maintenance and statutory inspections and ensure activities are ready for scheduling.
  • Analyse equipment breakdowns, maintenance trends and costs to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate equipment registers, maintenance history, PPM schedules and SAP PM records.
  • Monitor maintenance performance and provide accurate reports and recommendations to management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification:

  • Grade 12/Matric
  • N4 - N6 or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering 
  • Trade tested Fitter/ Electrical/ Millwright

Experience: 

  • 2 - 3 years Pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance experience
  • Good knowledge of maintenance processes and pharmaceutical manufacturing/ packaging requirements and SAP PM Maintenance experience