#South Africa 30 posts

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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

Industry Insights mining CMMS

CMMS for Mining in South Africa: Features, Compliance, and Best Practices

How a CMMS helps South African mines manage maintenance, meet MHSA requirements, track assets underground, and reduce unplanned downtime — even during load-shedding.

Lungisa Team 3 February 2026

Industry Insights manufacturing CMMS

CMMS for Manufacturing in South Africa: Reduce Downtime and Meet OHS Requirements

How South African manufacturers use CMMS software to schedule preventive maintenance, track OEE, meet OHS Act requirements, and keep production lines running.

Lungisa Team 2 February 2026

Industry Insights facilities management CMMS

CMMS for Facilities Management in South Africa: A Complete Guide

How South African facilities managers use CMMS software to manage buildings, HVAC, electrical systems, and compliance. Covers features, benefits, and what to look for.

Lungisa Team 1 February 2026

Compliance ISO 55000 SANS 55000

ISO 55000 and CMMS: What South African Operations Need to Know

Understand how ISO 55000 (SANS 55000) applies to South African operations and how a CMMS supports asset management system certification and continuous improvement.

Lungisa Team 31 January 2026

Industry Insights skills shortage maintenance workforce

The Maintenance Skills Shortage in South Africa: How to Do More With Your Current Team

South Africa faces a critical shortage of maintenance technicians and artisans. Learn practical strategies to maximise your team's output using CMMS, standardised procedures, and knowledge capture.

Lungisa Team 30 January 2026

Industry Insights predictive maintenance IoT

Predictive Maintenance in South Africa: Where to Start and What's Realistic

A practical guide to predictive maintenance for South African mining and manufacturing operations. Covers technology options, costs, prerequisites, and why you need a solid CMMS foundation first.

Lungisa Team 29 January 2026

Templates & Tools preventive maintenance template

Preventive Maintenance Schedule Template for South African Operations [Free Download]

Download a free preventive maintenance schedule template designed for South African mining, manufacturing, and facilities operations. Includes OHS Act inspection intervals and equipment categories.

Lungisa Team 28 January 2026

Templates & Tools work order template

Work Order Template for Maintenance Teams [Free SA Template]

Download a free maintenance work order template designed for South African operations. Covers corrective, preventive, and regulatory work orders with OHS Act fields.

Lungisa Team 27 January 2026

Templates & Tools maintenance checklist template

Maintenance Checklist Templates for South African Operations [Free Downloads]

Free maintenance checklist templates for generators, HVAC, fire equipment, compressors, and conveyors. Designed for South African OHS Act compliance with inspection intervals included.

Lungisa Team 26 January 2026

CMMS Guides downtime cost ROI

How to Calculate the Cost of Downtime in South African Operations

Learn how to calculate the true cost of unplanned downtime for your mine, factory, or facility. Includes formulas, SA benchmarks, and a step-by-step method to build the business case for CMMS.

Lungisa Team 25 January 2026

CMMS Guides asset register asset management

How to Build an Asset Register for Your South African Operation

A practical guide to creating and maintaining an asset register for mining, manufacturing, and facilities operations. Covers hierarchy, criticality classification, QR coding, and OHS Act requirements.

Lungisa Team 24 January 2026

Compliance GMR 2025 machinery regulations

General Machinery Regulations 2025: What's Changing and How to Prepare

The draft General Machinery Regulations 2025 introduce major changes for South African operations. Understand the new competent-person definition, extended scope, and how to prepare your maintenance team.

Lungisa Team 23 January 2026

CMMS Guides spare parts inventory management

Spare Parts Management in South Africa: How to Stop Stockouts and Reduce Waste

A practical guide to managing maintenance spare parts and inventory in South African operations. Covers min/max levels, ABC classification, supplier management, and B-BBEE tracking.

Lungisa Team 22 January 2026

CMMS Guides CMMS ROI business case

How to Build a Business Case for CMMS in South Africa

Convince your CFO: a step-by-step guide to building a CMMS business case with ROI calculations, cost-benefit analysis, and real benchmarks for South African operations.

Lungisa Team 21 January 2026

CMMS Guides small business CMMS

CMMS for Small Businesses in South Africa: Is It Worth the Investment?

Think CMMS is only for big companies? Learn how small South African operations benefit from CMMS, what features matter most, and how to get started without breaking the budget.

Lungisa Team 20 January 2026

CMMS Guides CMMS EAM

CMMS vs EAM: What's the Difference and Which Does Your SA Operation Need?

Understand the difference between CMMS and EAM software, when each makes sense, and how to choose the right asset management platform for your South African operation.

Lungisa Team 19 January 2026

CMMS Guides mobile CMMS maintenance app

Mobile CMMS: Why Your Maintenance Team Needs a Smartphone App

How mobile CMMS apps transform maintenance execution for South African technicians. Covers offline capability, QR scanning, photo capture, and field productivity gains.

Lungisa Team 18 January 2026

CMMS Guides maintenance KPIs dashboard

Maintenance KPIs and Dashboards: What to Track and How to Report

A guide to building maintenance dashboards for South African operations. Covers the essential KPIs, reporting best practices, and how to turn data into decisions.

Lungisa Team 17 January 2026

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