Maintenance Planner Job Opportunity (m/f)

CDM - Cervejas de Moçambique, part of the AB InBev group, is recruiting a Maintenance Planner for Maputo. This role is key to ensuring equipment has clearly defined maintenance plans, spare parts are available, and resources are in place for efficient execution. It is a strong opportunity for engineering professionals with maintenance experience who want to work closely with operations and help improve equipment reliability.

What the role involves

On a day-to-day basis, the Maintenance Planner will be responsible for organizing and tracking scheduled maintenance, ensuring work is prepared in advance, carried out as planned, and reviewed based on results. The role also includes budget control for the department, issuing work orders, tracking shutdowns, and monitoring intervention progress.

• Manage the maintenance department budget and financial aspects;

• Ensure the scheduled maintenance plan is delivered;

• Plan, monitor, and review maintenance work, providing feedback on progress;

• Raise work orders and track shutdowns and interventions;

• Implement and maintain the maintenance planning system in COSWIN;

• Manage, analyze, and update maintenance data and reports.

Where this position makes an impact

This position has a direct impact on operational continuity, maintenance team organization, and the quality of technical response. Beyond the planning component, the role requires supporting the team, helping resolve problems, and actively contributing to decision-making. It also plays an important part in aligning engineering targets, communicating with the team, and ensuring routines and practices linked to VPO are followed.

• Support the maintenance team and help resolve problems;

• Lead the engineering team with accountability and ownership;

• Promote capability building, team interaction, and skills development;

• Ensure training needs are identified and turned into training plans;

• Make sure all activities are carried out in line with VPO.

Best-matched profile

The ideal profile combines strong technical foundations, organizational ability, and close execution follow-up. The company is looking for candidates with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, previous experience in maintenance roles, and user-level IT proficiency. Functional English for the work environment will also be important.

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;

• At least 2 years of experience in maintenance roles;

• User-level computer skills;

• Acceptable level of English;

• Efficiency, drive, and a strong sense of responsibility.

How to apply

The role is based in Maputo City and is on-site. The stated application deadline is May 12, 2026. If your background aligns with industrial maintenance planning, intervention control, and support for technical teams, this could be a strong next application to pursue.