Maintenance Manager, Durban

Pedros requires a strong, hands‑on and commercially minded Maintenance Manager to lead and manage the full maintenance division across the business. The role is responsible for ensuring that all Pedros restaurants, Distribution Centres, equipment, buildings, utilities, refrigeration systems, electrical systems, generators, HVAC, security systems and general infrastructure are maintained to the highest operational, safety and brand standards.

The Maintenance Manager will build and manage a reliable maintenance structure that supports rapid operational growth, minimises downtime, protects assets, controls costs and ensures that all outlets and distribution facilities are fully functional, compliant and customer‑ready at all times.

This is a critical leadership role requiring technical expertise, strong contractor management, preventative maintenance discipline, project management capability and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced QSR environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the full maintenance division across Pedros restaurants, Distribution Centres and support facilities

Manage internal teams, technicians, coordinators and external service providers

Design and run the preventative maintenance programme and asset register

Operate a disciplined job card and maintenance tracking system

Source, approve and manage technical suppliers and contractors with SLAs

Oversee technical equipment including refrigeration, generators, HVAC, kitchen and DC infrastructure

Provide maintenance support to new store openings, revamps and relocations

Manage maintenance budgets, capex and opex spend and report on variances

Ensure health, safety, food safety and statutory compliance across all maintenance work

Conduct structured maintenance audits across restaurants and DCs

Build technical capability across operational and DC teams

Requirements Qualifications:

Grade 12

National Diploma or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management or related technical field

Trade qualification advantageous

Project Management qualification advantageousHealth and Safety training advantageous

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in a maintenance management role

Multi-site maintenance management experience

QSR, food retail, hospitality, FMCG, distribution or multi-site retail experience

Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programmes and maintenance budgets

Strong supplier and contractor management experience

Experience leading technicians, maintenance coordinators or outsourced technical teams

Key Competencies:

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent problem‑solving and organisational ability

Strong technical and project management capability

Commercial and cost‑control awareness

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced operational environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to play a key role in supporting the continued growth and operational excellence of Pedros.

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