SUMMARY:

Heavy Fabrication / Mineral Processing Equipment Sector

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Create master workshop schedules in Microsoft Project for all parallel workloads, including new equipment builds, spare components, and breakdown repairs.
• Update workflows across the workshop floors to balance work distribution between the machine, fabrication, and assembly shops.
• Identify the critical path for complex assembly and refurbishment projects to anticipate bottlenecks before they impact delivery dates.

• Track daily jobs and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) to keep tasks aligned with planned timelines.
• Forecast realistic completion dates based on actual workshop performance data and machine availability.
• Identify execution bottlenecks or schedule slippages and communicate warnings in advance.

• Provide scheduling support to the workshop to help optimise workflow through and between departments.
• Update schedules based on feedback from the Commercial Department regarding lead times, order updates, and target delivery windows.

• A high school diploma or equivalent (NQF Level 4) is essential; maths and science as main subjects advantageous.
• A National Diploma or Higher Certificate would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years' planning/scheduling experience within the heavy fabrication sector. Direct exposure to the mining machinery sector is highly advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project — essential for building, updating, and maintaining workshop schedules.
• Strong MS Office skills, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel (tracking, basic data sorting) and MS Word.
• Able to read and interpret fabrication, machining, and assembly drawings.
• Familiar with Bills of Materials (BOM) — able to review a master assembly BOM to sequence which sub-assemblies need to be pre-planned and completed first.

• Strong logical thinking, with an aptitude for sequencing tasks and calculating timeframes.
• Assertive communication style — comfortable gathering progress updates from busy workshop floors.
• Resilience and adaptability to rapidly re-prioritise schedules when urgent repair or breakdown jobs enter the workflow.