Senior Engineer Metallurgy, Operations, Vanderbijlpark; S3

Apply by: 2 March 2026

Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Part of the worldwide Arcelor Mittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, Arcelor Mittal 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 Arcelor Mittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.

At Arcelor Mittal 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.

Arcelor Mittal is recruiting for a Senior Engineer Metallurgy at Vanderbijlpark works

• Support and maintenance of existing process models through data analysis and other optimisation techniques ensuring that process models are effectively utilised
• Evaluation and sourcing of new process models from within the group or 3 rd party suppliers
• Developing in-house models
• Evaluation of new investments using simulations techniques
• Management of the KPI system
• Support to the Ironmaking production departments
• Management and reconciliation of raw material and product stocks
• Participation in our safety management program including being an FPS champion
• Evaluation and updating of production SOPs
• Participation in our training program ensuring process knowledge transfer to operational team
• Management of process related projects
• Understanding of ironmaking processes and optimization thereof

• B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8/10) in Metallurgical (Physical)
• Preferably a Management Development Program
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience
• Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Projects
• Knowledge of capital procurement and budgeting processes
• Experience in SAP PS and PM Modules will be an added advantage
• Reliability engineering knowledge e.g. RCA procedures, condition monitoring, planning, restoration programs

• Service orientated
• Passion for continuous improvement and process optimisation
• Stakeholder involvement and networking skills