Technical Specialist (Production)

Recruiter:

SA Metal

Job Ref:

950562389

Date posted:

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (PRODUCTION) – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA - CAPE TOWN

Company Profile:

SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. For more than 107 years, the Group has purchased, collected and processed all forms of scrap metal sourced throughout Southern Africa. In more recent times, the Group has developed and expanded its recycling and manufacturing operations, by melting, refining, casting and rolling all forms of scrap metal into higher value products for the domestic and export markets. Our facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. For more information, please visit

Job Description

SA Steelworks has an opportunity available for a highly experienced Technical Specialist to provide technical support across both the Rolling Mill and Meltshop and other identified business units.

The successful candidate will have extensive working knowledge of steel manufacturing operations and will be responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical and mechanical issues, to ensure optimal plant performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support to both Meltshop and Rolling Mill operations as well as identified business units

Identify, diagnose, and repair faults on machinery and equipment

Optimise plant performance through continuous improvement initiatives

Support maintenance teams with troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Ensure plant equipment operates efficiently and safely

Assist with the implementation of upgrades, modifications, and new technologies

Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate must demonstrate proven working experience in the following areas:

Melt shop Experience:

Induction melting processes

Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF)

Continuous casting machines

Automatic level control systems

Material handling equipment (wide range)

Refractory operations and furnace maintenance

Cooling systems (water and oil)

Rolling Mill Experience:

Bar rolling processes

Two-high and three-high roughing stands

Intermediate and finishing rolling equipment

Bar handling systems

Shears and pinch rolls

Reheating furnaces (oil-fired)

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

10–12 years’ experience in a steel manufacturing environment

Strong hands-on technical and troubleshooting capability

Proven experience across both Meltshop and Rolling Mill operations

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure in a demanding production environment

High level of technical expertise and attention to detail

Good communication and teamwork skills

Proactive and results-driven approach

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

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