National Maintenance & Asset Reliability Manager

Pedros Chicken; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wacky's Maintenance Manager is based at the Durban Head Office with travel to stores nationwide. You will drive preventative maintenance, reduce downtime, manage contractors and support new store openings to ensure all locations remain operational and compliant.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), CMMS experience, and refrigeration/HVAC certification. A vehicle and valid license are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant tertiary/technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent trade qualification – advantageous
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• CMMS or similar maintenance/asset management software
• Experience in a multi-site QSR, restaurant or retail maintenance environment
• Refrigeration and/or HVAC trade certification
• Experience implementing or administering a CMMS or similar maintenance management system
• Own vehicle and valid drivers license

Responsibilities

• Establish dedicated ownership of maintenance across stores and national rollout from Durban Head Office
• Develop, implement and manage a structured preventative maintenance programme
• Reduce equipment downtime and repair costs through proactive planning and fault diagnosis
• Diagnose and resolve faults on fryers, refrigeration, extraction, HVAC and other equipment
• Manage external contractors, SLAs, call-outs and quotations
• Support new store openings and equipment installations
• Prioritise breakdown response across multiple locations
• Manage maintenance budget and ensure compliance with health, safety standards
• Hands-on problem solving and strong organisation across sites
• Strong communication with contractors, suppliers and store teams

Job description

Wacky's Maintenance Manager is based at the Durban Head Office with travel to stores nationwide. You will drive preventative maintenance, reduce downtime, manage contractors and support new store openings to ensure all locations remain operational and compliant.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), CMMS experience, and refrigeration/HVAC certification. A vehicle and valid license are required.