Job Description

Closing Date 2025/05/19
Reference Number SAA250512-1
Job Title Air Chefs Maintenance Manager
Division Operations
Business Unit N/A
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Kempton Park
Job Purpose
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the organization's maintenance operations. This includes ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective maintenance of buildings, equipment, fleet and infrastructure. The role aims to maximize asset lifespan, minimize downtime, and maintain a safe and compliant working environment. This role is critical in supporting operational efficiency and achieving organizational goals.
The role encompasses functional strategic planning, team development and leadership, and the implementation of preventive maintenance programs. The role aims to minimize downtime, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards while managing a team of maintenance technicians and coordinating with other departments.
Principal Accountabilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment failures and extend asset life
• Corrective Maintenance: Oversee the prompt and effective repair of equipment and infrastructure breakdowns, minimizing disruption to operations
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and adherence to financial targets
• Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and other support staff, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external contractors and vendors, ensuring quality service and competitive pricing
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with relevant safety regulations and compliance standards
• Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of all assets, including maintenance history, performance data, and lifecycle costs
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve maintenance processes, reduce costs, and enhance equipment reliability
• Project Management: Oversee maintenance-related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in maintenance management, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment
• Professional certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) are highly desirable
• Managing projects and leading and managing a maintenance team
• Experience with developing and managing maintenance budgets
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in maintenance software, MS Office Suite, and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of SHEQ regulations and legislative requirements
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and contractors

Attributes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional Information
Air Chefs is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process.
This applies to all internal and external applicants.