Rolling Mill Controller - Shift Lead (Cape Town)

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Provident fund

Group life

Funeral cover

Discovery Health Hospital Plan

15 working days leave per annum

Job summary

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Mill Controller for SA Steelworks in Cape Town, South Africa. The role supports the Rolling Mill and requires the candidate to complete a skills test; only those achieving an average of 70% will be invited for interview.

Responsibilities include maintaining production levels, managing mill machinery, scheduling maintenance, and ensuring quality control per company standards. Rotating shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Science is required.
• Engineering studies are advantageous but not required.
• Experience in a mechanical/production environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to meet rolling production targets and work under pressure.
• Strong reporting and communication with the Mill foreman.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a consistently high level of production is achieved.
• Take responsibility for machinery within the department.
• Plan and implement cleaning & maintenance schedules on stands.
• Ensure quality control according to company standards.
• Compile detailed status feedback reports on stands and maintenance needs.
• Ensure thorough shift handover and clear issue reporting.
• Possibly work overtime to meet operational requirements.
• Adhere to OHSA and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration with mill foreman

Education

Matric with Maths and Science

Engineering qualification advantageous

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Mill Controller for SA Steelworks in Cape Town, South Africa. The role supports the Rolling Mill and requires the candidate to complete a skills test; only those achieving an average of 70% will be invited for interview.

Responsibilities include maintaining production levels, managing mill machinery, scheduling maintenance, and ensuring quality control per company standards. Rotating shifts and overtime may be required.