Head of Special Steels Operations – Branch Growth Leader

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd; Meyerton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd is seeking an accomplished Branch Manager for the Special Steels Bright Bar division in Meyerton. The role leads a production-driven operation, directing performance, people and growth in a technically demanding environment.

The ideal candidate brings extensive metallurgy/engineering background, senior leadership experience, and a track record of revenue growth. Strong financial and compliance focus will be essential to drive profitability and market

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in metallurgical/production/maintenance environments; heavy steel exposure preferred.
• 8–10 years senior management experience in steel/engineering.
• Proven track record of revenue growth and market expansion.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to read and act on performance data.
• SAP proficiency advantageous; strong computer literacy.
• Solid understanding of OHSA, ISO standards and SA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the branch to drive production growth and profitability.
• Grow market share by leveraging production capability and improving service levels.
• Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and operational discipline.
• Manage budgets, inventories and resource allocation to maximise margins.
• Lead and develop a high-performance team; succession planning.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key suppliers; lead sales/marketing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA, ISO and Macsteel SHEQ standards and governance.
• Oversee daily branch operations and ensure production, maintenance and distribution alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

OHSA/ISO knowledge

Communication

Change management

Decision making

Production/manufacturing

Data interpretation

Education

Metallurgy/Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd is seeking an accomplished Branch Manager for the Special Steels Bright Bar division in Meyerton. The role leads a production-driven operation, directing performance, people and growth in a technically demanding environment.

The ideal candidate brings extensive metallurgy/engineering background, senior leadership experience, and a track record of revenue growth. Strong financial and compliance focus will be essential to drive profitability and market