Mechanical Engineer, Iron Making, Vanderbijlpark (S4-A)

Listing reference: arcmt_000872

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 March 2026

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

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.

ArcelorMittal SA (Vanderbijlpark) is actively recruiting for Mechanical Engineer (S4-a) at the Primary Ops Iron Making department.

• Function as Project Manager for plant projects and manage capital
• Ensure maximum plant availability and stability performance
• Investigation and solving of plant incidents and RCA
• Develop, implement and training of any old or new plant maintenance systems
• Support the drive towards achieving the optimum balance between maintenance availability, maintenance cost and equipment reliability
• Continuously improving the availability of the plant
• Technical support to the Maintenance department
• Integrate relevant Engineering disciplines
• Risk management
• Business leadership, planning, tender process, cost control, SAP, benchmarking and resource utilization
• Assist with compilation of strategies for the improvement and maintenance of mechanical equipment
• Identify, plan and implement continuous improvement and modification projects
• Effective fault-finding and failure analysis as well as implementation of successful solutions
• Establish and maintain predictive and preventative maintenance programs
• Specialist technical support to the maintenance team
• Knowledge transfer to maintenance team
• Maintenance planning
• Project manager and designer of all continuous improvement projects related to mechanical works

• B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8/10) in Mechanical Engineering
• Government Certificate of Competency (Preferable)

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Safety and quality conscious
• Function in a team
• Highly motivated and self-driven
• Able to work independently
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize