ArcelorMittal South Africa | View - Planner, Primary Operations, Iron Making

Planner, Primary Operations, Iron Making - Vanderbijlpark (H1)

Listing reference: arcmt_000890

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 May 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 Planner in Primary Operations for the Iron Making plant

Job description

Responsibilities & requirements

· Responsible to do short- and medium-term planning and scheduling in terms of tasks and resources

· Management Stop planning and future planning for Stop tasks

· Liaise with Execution Superintendent to manage and acquire additional resources (internal and external) to manage peak load demands

· Liaise with reliability teams, vendors, suppliers, internal workshops on a frequent basis

· Management of Reconditioning and spare parts drawn from Stores

· Ensure on time ordering and availability of spares/tools/equipment

· Ensure the delivery of spares and equipment according to plan

· Provide maintenance support to the Superintendents

· Purchase and receiving of material

· Help compile scope of works and evaluation of tenders

· SAP statistical recording and maintain SAP Database

· Responsible for the compilation of resource plan for daily task execution, projects and shutdowns

· Work in close relationship with Planners to achieve planning horizon; minimize break-ins and Breakdowns

· Implement KPI’s and reporting related to Execution function

· Support efficient execution of breakdown tasks

· Required to work overtime and standby duties

Minimum requirements

Qualifications & requirements

· Grade 12 / N3 / NCV 4

· Qualified artisan

· 100% Competent in current role

· Minimum 5 years’ experience in plant maintenance

· Preferably 1-2 years’ experience in the planning environment

· Proficiency in MS Office (Word, excel and Projects) and SAP

· Valid drivers’ license.

· Knowledge of spare parts and products within an Electrical/Instrumentation field

Personal Attributes

· Customer orientated

· Results orientated

· Co-ordinating Skills

· Analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent communications, negotiation and presentation skills

· Ability to implement plans

· Good interpersonal skills

· Ability to work well under pressure to relate and co-operate with plant personnel.

· Pro-active and performance driven.

· Self-driven

· Able to work well in a team