Rolling Mill Line Manager | Lead Production & Safety

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Group life

Funeral cover

Discovery Health Hospital Plan

15 working days leave per annum

Job summary

SA Metal Group seeks a qualified, committed Rolling Mill Line Manager for our SA Steelworks plant in Cape Town. This permanent role requires leadership of the rolling mill team, supervision of safety practices, and driving production targets on a two-shift schedule.

You will oversee performance, coordinate with engineering on priorities, and ensure timely reporting. Requirements include Matric with Maths, 8+ years in production, and strong math/science aptitude.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths is compulsory.
• Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry is advantageous.
• Strong aptitude for science and mathematics.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a production or mechanical environment.
• Motivated, self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions.
• In good health, physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Manage Rolling Mill team to achieve production targets.
• Minimise non-productive time.
• Analyse reasons for non-production against metrics and communicate findings.
• Communicate operating plan to meet production goals.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Oversee shift handovers and maintain reports.
• Ensure housekeeping and maintenance schedules are followed.
• Work overtime as required by plant status.

Skills

Implementing Decisions

Leadership

Multi-Tasking

Organization

Strategies

Planning

Education

Matric (Maths compulsory)

Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SA Metal Group seeks a qualified, committed Rolling Mill Line Manager for our SA Steelworks plant in Cape Town. This permanent role requires leadership of the rolling mill team, supervision of safety practices, and driving production targets on a two-shift schedule.

You will oversee performance, coordinate with engineering on priorities, and ensure timely reporting. Requirements include Matric with Maths, 8+ years in production, and strong math/science aptitude.