Senior Manager, Plant Manager, Steel Making - Vanderbijlpark (M2)

ArcelorMittal SA; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel production company in Vanderbijlpark seeks a qualified candidate to lead operations, prioritize safety, and ensure financial governance. The ideal candidate will have a relevant B-Degree, strong leadership skills, and a dynamic approach to managing diverse teams. This permanent position includes essential responsibilities like staff development, compliance with statutory requirements, and attainment of operational targets. Competitive remuneration based on market rates.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the steel business.
• Technical and commercial acumen.
• Leading and managing large diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business safely and manage risks.
• Develop and engage team members.
• Ensure budget control and compliance.
• Optimize sustainable throughput processes.

Skills

High-level leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Dynamic and results-driven mindset

Ability to develop business relationships

Education

Applicable B-Degree (NQF8)

Management Development Program

MBA (advantageous)

Job description

Listing reference: arcmt_000844

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 25 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

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.

Job key performance areas

• Conducting business in a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly way by effectively managing systems and risks.
• Achieve SHERQ targets
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Fulfil the responsibility and accountability in the following areas:
  - Health Management
  - Safety Management
  - Wellness Management
  - Environmental Management
  - Enterprise Risk Management
  - SHERQ Systems Management (ISO 9000, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001)
  - Rail Transport legislation

2. Developing and engaging our people to ensure a high performance and value driven culture.

• Ensure that resourcing, leadership development, talent management and succession programs are effectively executed in the division
• Optimise organisation and workforce design, in line with ArcelorMittal guidelines to meet business objectives
• Execute the performance management process to develop a performance culture
• Create and maintain an enabling work culture and leadership style supporting business excellence
• Provide leadership to direct reports and operations team

3. Creating wealth and growth for our employees, customers, business partners, service providers and Shareholders.

• Participate in the establishment of the strategy, master plan, objectives and implementation plan for ArcelorMittal South Africa
• Ensure rollout of the master plan in ArcelorMittal South Africa
• Ensure internal customer satisfaction in terms of quality products and processes
• Ensure overall budget control and compliance to financial governance rules

4. Maximising operating profit and cash flow while effectively managing cost.

• Ensure yearly budget preparation and compliance
• Ensure sustainability by achievement of CAPEX budget on annual basis
• Ensure effective stock management
• Take ownership of Business Improvement initiatives and commitment to targets

5. Continuously optimize sustainable throughput by improving processes, quality, cost and efficiencies

• Maximise steel plant value chain by optimising the different steel making units within the steel plant
• Ensure sustainable output of products at minimum cost, with quality and service required by the customer
• Manage the actions for continuous and sustainable improvement on throughput, efficiency, quality and cost
• Take responsibility for agreed performance targets
• Ensure roll-out of standardisation initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicable B-Degree (NQF8) as well as, a Management Development Program
• MBA would be advantageous
• Understanding of the steel business
• Technical and commercial acumen
• Leading and managing large diverse teams
• Understanding of SHE and other statutory, regulatory or policy requirements

Personal attributes

• High-level leadership skills, highly motivated
• The position requires that the successful candidate demonstrates good managerial skills
• Analytical, benchmarking, problem solving, co-ordination and facilitation skills
• Dynamic, results-driven, with a high energy level completes the profile
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent business relationships