Boiler Operator
DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
- Location
- Laundry: Dunswart
- Pay or stipend
- R201 093 p.a., + benefits
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
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Overview
Request chemicals from stores as required. Test quality of water of softeners as well as the returning flows of condensate water.
Requirements
- Grade 10 and an equivalent recognized National Steam Certificate
- A minimum of 1 -year appropriate hands -on experience gained in boiler operating
- Competencies: Basic knowledge of norms and standards on low pressure
- Knowledge of Maintenance Works Norms and Standards
- Knowledge of maintenance tools
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Skills : Interpersonal relations
- Ability to utilise Public Works maintenance tools
- Planning and organising
- Staff supervision
- Communication (written & verbal)
- Attributes : People centred
- Professionalism
- Collective responsibility
- Transformation
- Batho Pele Principles
- Attention to detail
- Honesty and integrity
- Strong ethics
Responsibilities
- Request chemicals from stores as required
- Test quality of water of softeners as well as the returning flows of condensate water
- Fill chemicals tank with required chemicals as prescribed
- Top up salt in brine tank
- Check working conditions of chemical pum ps
- Test total dissolve solids (TDS) and blow -down according to prescripts
- Monitor the stream pressure constantly Check correct temperature of hot well tanks
- Adjust the stoker for efficient steam delivery
- Report all defects immediately
- Check the feed w ater pump- levels and hot well tanks for sufficient water supply to the boiler
- Ensure that standby boilers and funnel is full of water and chemicals at all times
- Control the flow of fuel
- Ensure that the boiler environment is well maintained
- Ensure proper usage of protective clothing
- Ensure that the boiler environment is clean and safe
- Ensure that the brine tank and w ater filter are cleaned as prescribed
- Ensure the removal of ash from boilers, gritt arrester and smoke box
- Log all recordings as per the assessment in the logbook
- Perform supervisory functions
- Receive and signoff on the delivery of coal
- Provide shift reports
- Maintenance of shift/overtime register
- Perform related adhoc duties
How to apply
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
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