ArcelorMittal South Africa | View - Manager, BOF & HM Handling, Steel Making, Vanderbijlpark (M3)

Manager, BOF & HM Handling, Steel Making, Vanderbijlpark (M3)

Listing reference: arcmt_000908

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Steel Industry

Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work

Location: Vanderbijlpark

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 is recruiting for a Manager, BOF & HM Handling, Steel Making, Vanderbijlpark (M3)

Job description

Responsibilities & requirements

• Ensure availability of above areas within budget constraints.

• Prepare and present budget and take responsibility for Production cost control

• Actively driving continuous improvement and identifying cost saving ideas.

• Failure analysis (RCA) and implementation of successful solutions.

• 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

• Develop and maintain a maintenance and operational strategy for Scrap Supply

• Management of operations in compliance with ISO standards

• Management of contractors

• Manage BOF and HM Handling (managers with shift teams, technical team, planning department and contractors) successfully

Responsible for shift (team) perform

Minimum requirements

Qualifications & requirements

• Applicable B Degree/HND/B Tech/M Diploma NQF 7/10 plus preferable a Management Development Program

• Mechanical/Metallurgical

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience

• Management experience in planning activities

• Confident with the use and implementation of Safety Systems, and ISO management systems

• Knowledge of SHERQ and FPS systems

• Management of Capital and other projects

• Thorough knowledge of Industrial Relations and Union Management

Personal Attributes:

• Good leadership skills and ability to influence people from a wide range of disciplines towards the achievement of goals.

• Safety conscious.

• Dynamic, results-driven, high-energy levels.

• Ability to develop and maintain excellent business relationships with internal customers and stakeholders.

• Budgeting and financial / business acumen.

• Able to work in a team.

• Good analytical and multi-disciplinary problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• Highly motivated and good managerial skills.

• Experience in project work, planning and co-ordination.

• Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems