Manager (Maintenance) - Newcastle, South Africa

ArcelorMittal SA; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel producer in South Africa is looking for a Maintenance Manager to ensure safety and efficiency in maintenance operations. The role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills, overseeing technical staff and ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving continuous improvement in operational processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in engineering, extensive experience in maintenance management, and advanced skills in SAP, Excel, and project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience required.
• B-Eng. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering essential.
• Experienced in managing multiple maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and environmental compliance in maintenance work.
• Manage planning and execution for maintenance shutdowns.
• Develop relationships with employees and unions.

Skills

SAP experience

Management skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

B-Eng. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Management Development Program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Manager (Maintenance) - Newcastle, South Africa

Listing reference: arcmt_000438

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 November 2025

Position summary

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly”, a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.

Introduction

ArcelorMittal South Africa is looking to recruit a Maintenance Manager

• Ensuring safety for own section, including FPS compliance on level 5, LBIs, PSIFs, Safety Meetings, Forum 4, Pact Agreements, SFAs and statutory cards.
• Managing all safety, health, environmental and business risks for own section
• Oversee and manage Execution Teams, to effectively and efficiently execute scheduled work, ensure high level of work execution quality and balance Execution Teamresources, across area of responsibility, based on plant priorities and business needs.
• Also ensure that proper feedback is given to Plant Team via job cards for them to improve Work Identification, Planning and Scheduling. (Manage the Execution Teams and related logistics for an area of responsibility)
• Manage the mechanical and electrical maintenance for execution teams who deliver
• Manage planning and execution of all planned shutdowns.
• Develop and maintain excellent employee and union relationships.
• Compile and execute maintenance strategies for above areas.
• Managing maintenance systems for own areas.
• Actively driving continuous improvement and identifying cost saving ideas.
• Managing training requirements for complete section and ensuring competency of subordinates as far as managerial, technical and safety is concerned.
• Coach and develop supervisory levels and high potential candidates

Qualification:

• B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8/10) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Management Development Program will be an advantage

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience
• SAP experience (plant maintenance and project systems)
• Experience in managing multiple maintenance teams
• Computor literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Projects

Personal Attributes:

• Inclined to take charge, lead and influence people
• Motivated, pro-active and performance driven
• Takes initiative and is innovative
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Coordinates tasks and events
• Focused on achieving targets and goals
• Caring for individuals and their health & safety
• Sense of responsibility and apt to take initiative
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to lead, manage and coordinate a team