Likhang Ivan Bofelo
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Planner with over 15 years in heavy industry and plant maintenance. Specialises in maintenance planning, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance systems. Coordinates operations to optimise equipment performance and minimise downtime. Implements reliability-centred maintenance practices to enhance asset utilisation and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner (Mechanical & Electrical)
ArcelorMittal South Africa (Iscor)
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
10.2016 - 12.2026
- Plan and schedule maintenance activities to ensure plant equipment operates efficiently and safely.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify maintenance requirements to prevent breakdowns.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify causes of equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
- Coordinated maintenance work across engineering teams, production staff, procurement, and warehouse departments to align efforts and enhance workflow.
- Manage deviations from planned maintenance tasks and adjust schedules accordingly.
- Forecast maintenance costs and contribute to budget optimisation and cost-saving initiatives.
- Apply reliability-centered maintenance principles including TPM and RCM.
- Monitor inventory levels, spare parts availability, and supply schedules to prevent operational delays.
- Maintained accurate maintenance records in SAP Plant Maintenance through CMMS, ensuring data integrity for compliance and reporting.
Mechanical Fitter
ArcelorMittal South Africa (Iscor)
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
02.2008 - 09.2016
- Inspect, install, repair, and maintain mechanical components of plant machinery and equipment.
- Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment.
- Ensure all maintenance work meets operational and safety standards.
- Identified mechanical faults and implemented corrective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Reported equipment defects and maintenance issues during shifts to ensure timely response and resolution.
- Requested and identified required spare parts for efficient maintenance activities.
Education
Mechanical Engineering N4 -N6 - Strength Of Materials, Mechanotechnics, Power Machines, Methamatics, Mechanical Draughting, Engineer
Springfield Fet College
Kempton Park, GP12-2025
Skills
- Predictive maintenance
- Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance scheduling
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- Inventory management
- Budget management
- Safety standards
- Project management
- Time management
- Technical liaison
- Effective communication
Attributes
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
- Innovative and solution-driven thinker
References
- Tumelo Motetesi, Supervisor (Maintenance), 016 889 9117 / 073 555 7428, tumelo.motetesi@arcelormittal.com
- Norman Mofokeng, Senior Planner (Maintenance), 016 889 3607 / 083 955 4457, norman.mofokeng@arcelormittal.com
- Calvin Mokgotu, Specialist (Electrical), 016 889 2062 / 083 651 7930, calvin.mokgotu@arcelormittal.com
Languages
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
English
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Elementary
A2
Hobbies and interests
- Football
- Running (jogging)
- Swimming
- Reading
- Music
Timeline
Maintenance Planner (Mechanical & Electrical)
ArcelorMittal South Africa (Iscor)
10.2016 - 12.2026
Mechanical Fitter
ArcelorMittal South Africa (Iscor)
02.2008 - 09.2016
Mechanical Engineering N4 -N6 - Strength Of Materials, Mechanotechnics, Power Machines, Methamatics, Mechanical Draughting, Engineer
Springfield Fet College