ArcelorMittal South Africa | View - Senior Specialist, SAP - Finance & Costing, Information Management, Vanderbijlpark (S3)

Senior Specialist, SAP - Finance & Costing, Information Management, Vanderbijlpark (S3)

Listing reference: arcmt_000934

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 11 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Steel Industry

Job category: IT and Telecommunications

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

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 is hiring for a Senior Specialist, SAP - Finance & Costing, Information Management, Vanderbijlpark (S3) on a Fixed Term Contract

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

· Manage Customer Satisfaction

· Expert knowledge and custodian of specific SAP and other applicable applications in the Finance, Controlling, Procure to Pay and Plant Maintenance domain, including supporting utilities, related systems and Cross module integration and support

· Service Level Management – adherence to Service levels as agreed between IM and its stakeholders

· High-level specification of technical enhancements or new developments

· Maintenance and development requests (exploration, business case, approval process, planning, design, configuration, testing and implementation)

· Communication of change to users

· Adherence to standards

· Continuous Improvement drive and efficiency of Support within ArcelorMittal South Africa

· Population of a solution database to improve turnaround of maintenance and support logs

· Interaction with 3rd party suppliers and management of the quotation and approval process

· Continuous exposure and participation in new technology introduction

· Participation in Special Interest Groups and other local expert groups

Minimum requirements

Qualifiactions & Experience

· B-Degree in Finance and/or IT or equivalent NQF 7/10 qualification with relevant work experience.

· Certification in the Finance and/or Controlling modules of SAP will be advantageous

· 8 years relevant experience in the specific Business Process Environment (Finance and/or Controlling and/or Treasury and/or Asset Management)

· 4 years relevant experience in the SAP Finance, Controlling ERP environment

· In-depth knowledge of integration of SAP FI and CO with SAP Production Planning and PP-PI

· Knowledge of Material Ledger, New GL, Profitability Analysis, will be advantageous

· Knowledge of Readsoft integration to SAP and Global SpreadSheet Server will be advantageous

Personal Attributes

· SAP configuration and Implementation experience

· General application Demand Management Skills

· Business Knowledge

· Computer Literacy

· Verbal and written communications skills

· Strong relationship building ability

· Negotiation and persuasive abilities

· People management skills and networking skills

· Structured Approach

· Exposure and/or experience with one or more of: Actively transacting in SAP system in applicable modules

· Knowledge and understanding of Costing and Budgeting principles, Financial systems, Balance Sheet optimization, Integration between SAP modules, Material Ledger, New GL, Treasury, Profitability Analysis

· Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles

· Mature personality with medium to high emotional intelligence

· Strong mathematical, analytical and statistical analysis skills

· Exhibits confidence in self and others

· Relationship-building ability

· Developed communication & Interpersonal skills

· Excellence in planning and execution

· Stakeholder involvement and networking skills

· Strong service orientated mind set

· Motivational and leadership skills

· Holistic approach to process innovation

· Ability to function in multiple roles concurrently

· Ability and desire to transfer knowledge

· Willing to adapt and acquire new skills

· Function effectively without hands-on management

· Take ownership

· Work effectively in a group or individually

· Proactive and results-driven

· Passionate about technology and innovation

· Excellent time management skills

· Ability to perform under pressure

· Resilient

· Very strong problem-solving skills

· Effective decision-making skills