Planning Clerk

Job Summary: The position exists to manage production planning in order to ensure that all customer orders are met on time and according to specification. To do this effectively he/she will have to liaise closely with production schedulers, machine operators, maintenance personnel, quality controllers, raw material planners, sales administration and other departments within the organization.  

Key Responsibilities: 
1. Ensure that every customer order received by the company is planned for and allocated to a specific machine or machines in the plant;
2. Monitor the performance of each department involved in meeting delivery dates;
3. Analyze and report upon variances between actual and budgeted costs;
4. Liaise regularly with the Purchasing Department to ensure that there are adequate stocks of raw materials available to meet production requirements;
5. Monitor the progress of work-in-progress through the various stages of manufacturing and take steps to resolve any bottlenecks;
6. Take responsibility for ensuring that each stage of the production process meets the required standard;
7. Implement the use of Standard Operating Procedures at all times;
8. Coordinate the distribution of finished goods to customers;
9. Plan and monitor production to ensure that agreed deadlines are met;
10. Assist the Sales Administration Manager in preparing monthly reports to management.

Qualifications: 
1. Higher education qualification such as a degree or diploma in business studies, engineering or equivalent;
2. At least three years’ experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment;
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
4. Experience in using computerized information systems including Microsoft Excel;
5. Good leadership skills.

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 14 October 2025

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity​ with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.​ To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.