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CMMS Guides CMMS maintenance management

What is CMMS? The Complete Guide for South African Operations

Learn what a CMMS is, how it works, and why South African mining, manufacturing, and facilities operations need one. Covers features, benefits, ROI, and how to choose.

Lungisa Team 15 February 2026

Compliance OHS Act compliance

OHS Act Maintenance Requirements: What South African Employers Must Know

A practical guide to maintenance obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Covers Section 8, machinery regulations, inspections, records, and how a CMMS helps you comply.

Lungisa Team 14 February 2026

Preventive Maintenance preventive maintenance reactive maintenance

Preventive vs Reactive Maintenance: Which Strategy is Right for Your SA Operation?

Compare preventive and reactive maintenance strategies for South African mining, manufacturing, and facilities operations. Includes cost analysis, when to use each, and how to transition from reactive to planned maintenance.

Lungisa Team 13 February 2026

Compliance MHSA mining

MHSA Maintenance Requirements: A Guide for South African Mines

Understand maintenance obligations under the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996. Covers statutory maintenance, equipment integrity, SCSR testing, record-keeping, and how a CMMS ensures compliance.

Lungisa Team 12 February 2026

Compliance B-BBEE procurement

B-BBEE Procurement in Maintenance: How to Track Spend and Stay Compliant

Learn how to track B-BBEE procurement spend on maintenance and spare parts. Covers preferential procurement rules, supplier management, scorecard reporting, and how a CMMS automates compliance.

Lungisa Team 11 February 2026

Industry Insights load-shedding South Africa

Maintenance During Load-Shedding: Protecting Equipment and Keeping Operations Running

How South African operations can protect critical equipment during load-shedding, maintain backup power systems, and keep maintenance teams productive when the grid goes down.

Lungisa Team 10 February 2026

Software Comparisons CMMS comparison software review

Best CMMS Software in South Africa 2026 [Comparison]

Compare the best CMMS software available in South Africa for 2026 — features, pricing, compliance support, and which platform suits your operation.

Lungisa Team 9 February 2026

Software Comparisons free CMMS CMMS software

Free CMMS Software in South Africa: Options, Limits, and When to Upgrade

Explore free CMMS software options available to South African businesses. Compare free tiers, open-source tools, and learn when it makes sense to invest in a paid solution.

Lungisa Team 8 February 2026

CMMS Guides CMMS spreadsheets

CMMS vs Spreadsheets: Why South African Maintenance Teams Are Making the Switch

Still managing maintenance with Excel? Compare CMMS software to spreadsheets for work orders, compliance, reporting, and asset tracking in South African operations.

Lungisa Team 7 February 2026

CMMS Guides CMMS implementation maintenance management

How to Implement a CMMS in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical guide to implementing CMMS software in South African mining, manufacturing, and facilities operations. Covers planning, data migration, user adoption, and go-live.

Lungisa Team 6 February 2026

CMMS Guides MTBF MTTR

MTBF and MTTR Explained: Maintenance KPIs Every SA Operation Should Track

Learn how to calculate and use MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and other maintenance KPIs. Practical guide with formulas, benchmarks, and how to improve reliability in South African operations.

Lungisa Team 5 February 2026

Software Comparisons Fiix UpKeep

Fiix vs UpKeep vs Lungisa: Which CMMS is Best for South African Operations?

A detailed comparison of Fiix, UpKeep, and Lungisa CMMS for South African mining, manufacturing, and facilities teams. Covers features, pricing, compliance, and offline capability.

Lungisa Team 4 February 2026

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