Senior Refractory Operations Lead for Steel Plant

Pro Select Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Select Consulting seeks an experienced Refractory Manager to own all refractory operations within a steelmaking client plant in Cape Town. You will lead Melt Shop and Rolling Mill refractory activities, manage materials, oversee installations and trials, and implement best practices to ensure safe, uninterrupted production.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in refractory maintenance in steelmaking, with strong leadership, planning, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in refractory maintenance within steelmaking environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of refractory systems, materials, and maintenance practices.
• Leadership experience managing teams in heavy industrial/steel manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all refractory activities across Melt Shop and Rolling Mill.
• Ensure refractory installations are production-ready before handover.
• Develop strategies aligning refractory with plant objectives.
• Manage refractory consumption and cost per ton of billet produced.
• Oversee refractory inventory and coordinate with procurement for material availability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop refractory teams to achieve high performance.
• Allocate resources to meet maintenance and production needs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize material usage and reduce costs.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Cost optimization

Project planning

Team development

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Education

N6/S4 Ceramics

N6/S4 Metallurgy

Job description

Pro Select Consulting seeks an experienced Refractory Manager to own all refractory operations within a steelmaking client plant in Cape Town. You will lead Melt Shop and Rolling Mill refractory activities, manage materials, oversee installations and trials, and implement best practices to ensure safe, uninterrupted production.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in refractory maintenance in steelmaking, with strong leadership, planning, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.