Progress Reliability Manager – Hot Products Operations Plate Mill, Vanderbijlpark (M3)

Listing reference: arcmt_000855
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: Manufacturing
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
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 Progress Reliability Manager for their Hot Products Operations in Plate Mill.
Job description

Responsibilities & requirements 
 

·       Benchmarking in terms of cost, quality, efficiency, maintenance, production and reliability

·       Formulate sustainable strategies to improve key performance indicators

·       Planning and organising of tasks and projects as requested by the plant

·       Liaison with external suppliers or stakeholders when required, especially in the areas of new technologies and solutions

·       Budget and cost control

·       Performing all administration tasks (budgets, motivations, SAP requirements, tender specifications etc.) for advanced projects

·       Control all aspects related to contractors when required

·       Ensure tracking and reporting of plant efficiencies and reliability

·       Minimising carbon footprint for Vanderbijlpark Works

·       Manage performance and development of teams to ensure that each individual performs at their best

·       Manage and comply with SHERQ systems

·       Support to reliability, maintenance and production teams to improve overall plant stability and reliability

·       Manage maintenance transformation process to ensure sustainable implementation of equipment reliability program

·       Risk management

Perform standby and call-out duty

Minimum requirements

Qualifications & Experience 
 

·       Minimum 6 years’ experience in a maintenance and production environment

·       Reliability Centered Maintenance and Quality Management experience

·       Experience in Technical Problem-Solving using tools like RCA, Short loops, SPC, etc.

Computer literate (SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
 
Personal Attributes
 

·       Pro-active and performance driven

·       Customer orientated

·       Team player

·       Integrative and strategic thinking skills

·       Facilitation and presentation skills

·       Leadership skills

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Dynamic and results driven

·       Conforming to legal requirements for the business unit as per the OHS Act 85 of 1993

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