Andile Lungu
Maintenance Planner/ Compliance Officer
Umthwalume
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Planner with over 8 years' experience in optimizing asset reliability and compliance within mining operations. Expert in maintenance planning, conducting detailed inspections, and managing CMMS for enhanced productivity. Successfully reduced maintenance costs while improving equipment uptime through strategic scheduling and resource management. Proven track record in adhering to safety regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. Eager to bring exceptional planning and engineering skills to contribute significantly to success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Planner
S. A Lithium (Aligro)
07.2025 - Current
- Complied with and enforced all relevant S A Lithium Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Systems, Standards and Procedures regarding Health, Safety and Environment.
- Ensured adherence to Health and Safety responsibilities.
- Coordinated and monitored all engineering maintenance and planning activities relating to the technical and metallurgical processes within the plant.
- Complemented planned work by gathering critical information (arranging resources, spares, and tools) for effective and safe execution.
- Continually evaluated and motivated critical spares to enhance equipment reliability throughout its lifecycle.
- Actively assisted in managing work backlogs to improve operational efficiency.
- Established and maintained an accurate and comprehensive asset register while collaborating with the Engineer and Materials Controller on managing the plant’s critical spares.
- Planned responsibilities with the Engineer to ensure an efficient workflow.
- Ensured compliance with all required standards and procedures across all operations.
- Planned and coordinated shutdowns while providing updates on progress during all shutdowns.
- Compiled and maintained a computerized asset plan, ensuring it is consistently current.
- Provided asset reports to the Plant Engineer periodically as required.
- Compiled requisitions as necessary to guarantee the special equipment is in stock for the work required.
- Conducted in-depth root cause analyses and relayed the findings to the Plant Engineer following major failures.
- Compiled monthly reports from the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMM) System for submission to respective parties.
- Drafted ad hoc reports as required by management.
- Optimised scheduled tasks based on historical plant equipment failures.
- Recommended and incorporated cost-saving initiatives into budgets while controlling expenditures within approved parameters.
- Prepared cost forecasts and overall material requirements for each schedule.
- Liaised with internal stakeholders throughout the production process to ensure operational optimisation.
- Communicated with the engineering superintendent to brief them on performed maintenance activities and equipment re-starts.
- Monitored contractors’ adherence to the agreed scope of work as per service level agreements.
Inspector of Machinery (2.13.2)
S. A Lithium Mine
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Ensured all plant mobile equipment and trackless mobile machinery complied with mining regulations.
- Inspected all machinery arriving at the mine for compliance.
- Conducted quarterly inspections for the tagging of all machinery and equipment, updating the asset register accordingly.
- Reported findings to the mines engineer, ensuring that all defects were addressed prior to equipment operation.
- Ensured all conveyor belts met legal requirements, with findings reported to the engineer as per mining regulations.
- Performed inspections on lifting and electrical equipment for compliance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on all inspections and findings regarding mining equipment.
Maintenance Planner
Adventure Automotive
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Ensured compliance with the OHS Act and statutory maintenance requirements to uphold legal standards.
- Optimised asset reliability of equipment through effective maintenance strategies to maximise uptime.
- Managed and utilised the CMMS to track maintenance activities, facilitating process improvement.
- Monitored and acted on top maintenance expense contributors to reduce overall costs.
- Coordinated ad-hoc maintenance tasks to swiftly prioritise urgent repairs.
- Developed new maintenance packages for recently installed equipment to enhance functionality.
- Analysed and adjusted maintenance schedules to align with operational demands and optimise workflow.
- Conducted thorough over-inspections on maintenance days to identify and address potential issues.
- Chaired pre- and post-maintenance meetings to ensure comprehensive follow-up actions were taken.
- Applied change management principles to streamline and improve maintenance processes.
- Supervised the Maintenance Team to ensure effective task execution and alignment with objectives.
Engineering Maintenance Planner
Rossmin mine
09.2015 - 10.2022
- Maintained plant assets in a safe condition to ensure operational safety and compliance with regulations.
- Guaranteed adherence to the OHS Act and statutory maintenance requirements for legal conformity.
- Enhanced asset reliability through proactive planned maintenance, significantly improving plant uptime.
- Managed the CMMS to ensure the efficacy of maintenance planning and execution processes.
- Controlled maintenance expenditures to adhere to budgetary constraints and address extraordinary needs.
- Tracked and addressed high-cost maintenance items to optimise cost-efficiency and resource allocation.
- Monitored maintenance progress and reported deviations, initiating corrective actions as necessary.
- Conducted routine walkabouts and over-inspections on maintenance days to ensure quality execution of tasks.
- Ordered both internal and external spares to facilitate seamless maintenance task execution.
- Executed monthly stock takes, ensuring accurate inventory management and availability of necessary resources.
Trainee Artisan
Idwala Carbonate (Quarry)
09.2010 - 02.2015
- Attended to planned maintenance tasks and promptly resolved breakdowns within the plant.
- Conducted legal inspections on plant equipment, meticulously reporting on work orders.
- Skilled in the maintenance of equipment including jaw crushers, pumps, gearboxes, screws, conveyor belts, and elevators.
- Responded rapidly to breakdowns, minimising downtime and ensuring swift resolutions.
- Gained experience in site safety management, including personnel induction, enforcement of rules and policies, job observations, and equipment compliance checks.
- Proficient in conducting baseline risk assessments and incident investigations to uphold safety standards.
- Executed maintenance tasks to ensure the achievement of production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Generated post-maintenance reports and conducted toolbox talks to communicate best practices.
Trainee Laboratory Technician
Idwala Carbonate Quarry
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Conducted routine sampling of products and materials for quality assurance.
- Ensured all samples conformed to the quality standards dictated by customer requirements.
- Generated comprehensive weekly and monthly reports on laboratory findings.
- Created graphs using the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) to track and analyse data for quality control and process improvement.
- Produced customer certificates to provide assurance of product quality and compliance with specifications.
Education
SAMTRAC - Safety Management training course - undefined
NOSA
PMB07.2015
Trade certificate (fitting) - Fitting and turning
Artisan training institute
Roodeport, South Africa04.2015
N.D Analytical Chemistry - Chemistry
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa01.2010
Matric certificate - undefined
Marrianhill Secondary
Pinetown, South Africa12.2003
Skills
CMMS (Pragma)
SAP
Asset management
Preventative maintenance planning
Project supervisory
OHS Act compliance
Maintenance budgeting
Reliability analysis
Change management
Leadership
Problem-solving
Communication
Time management
Team collaboration
Decision-making
Adaptability
Process improvement
Conflict resolution
Certification
SAMTRAC
References
- Sunashan, Govender, Engineering Foreman, 065 3841 290, Adventure Automotive
- Steven, Tshebalal, Plant Engineer, 079 649 5254, SA Lithium
- Clement, Sihleza, Engineering Foreman, 0396878185, Idwala Carbonate
- N., Cekwana, SHEQ Manager, 083 277 0411, Rossmin Mine
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
S. A Lithium (Aligro)
07.2025 - Current
Inspector of Machinery (2.13.2)
S. A Lithium Mine
10.2024 - 05.2025
Maintenance Planner
Adventure Automotive
05.2024 - 10.2024
Engineering Maintenance Planner
Rossmin mine
09.2015 - 10.2022
Trainee Artisan
Idwala Carbonate (Quarry)
09.2010 - 02.2015
Trainee Laboratory Technician
Idwala Carbonate Quarry
04.2009 - 05.2010
SAMTRAC - Safety Management training course - undefined
NOSA
Trade certificate (fitting) - Fitting and turning
Artisan training institute
N.D Analytical Chemistry - Chemistry
Durban University of Technology
Matric certificate - undefined
Marrianhill Secondary