{"id":31680,"date":"2026-03-10T16:02:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/maintenance-and-project-manager-at-air-chefs\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:24:16","slug":"maintenance-and-project-manager-at-air-chefs","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31680","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance and Project Manager at Air Chefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Purpose\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the organization&#8217;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.<br \/>\n\tThe 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.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications &amp; Experience\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 5-7 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment.<br \/>\n\tProfessional certifications such as Certified Maintenance &amp; Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) are highly desirable.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrated experience in leading and managing a maintenance team.<br \/>\n\tExperience with developing and managing maintenance budgets.<br \/>\n\tStrong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge and Skills\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tStrong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility systems.<br \/>\n\tProficiency in maintenance planning, asset lifecycle management, and CMMS platforms.<br \/>\n\tProject management expertise (planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting).<br \/>\n\tExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.<br \/>\n\tStrong problem-solving ability, analytical thinking, and decision-making capability.<br \/>\n\tProficiency in maintenance software, MS Office Suite, and data analysis tools<br \/>\n\tProject management skills<br \/>\n\tExcellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills<br \/>\n\tStrong organizational and planning abilities<\/p>\n<p>Attributes\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tKnowledge of SHEQ regulations and legislative requirements<br \/>\n\tStrong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and discipline teams.<br \/>\n\tExcellent decision-making under pressure<br \/>\n\tStrong report-writing skills.<br \/>\n\tOperational Excellence<br \/>\n\tHighly organized with strong attention to detail.<br \/>\n\tAbility to manage multiple tasks and incidents simultaneously.<br \/>\n\tStrong planning, coordination, and follow-through ability.<br \/>\n\tProblem-Solving &amp; Critical Thinking<br \/>\n\tAbility to anticipate risks and implement preventative measures.<br \/>\n\tHigh level of integrity and accountability.<br \/>\n\tAbility to maintain confidentiality.<br \/>\n\tProfessional, calm, and resilient under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Closing Date\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/>\n2026\/03\/16<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>airchefs.erecruit.co<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/airchefs.erecruit.co","_company_name":"Air Chefs","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"At Air Chefs, we are fanatical about food. We have been in the food industry since 1986 and have firmly established ourselves as a market leader in the Southern Africa airline catering industry. 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