Gauteng Provincial Government: Boiler Operator

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Gauteng Department of Health: Administration Clerk

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Job Position: Boiler Operator

Location: Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date: 25 July 2025

Reference Number : REFS/023001

Number of Posts : 10

Salary : R193 356 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

  • Grade 10 and an equivalent recognized National Steam Certificate.
  • A minimum of 1-3 years’ appropriate experience gained in operating boilers.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
  • Planning, organizing, communication (verbal and written) skills are essential.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Makes requisition of chemicals from stores as required.
  • Tests the quality of water of softeners as well as the returning flows of condensate water.
  • Fills chemicals tank with required chemicals as prescribed.
  • Top up salt in brine tank.
  • Checks working conditions of chemical pumps.
  • Tests total dissolve solids (TDS) and blow-down according to prescripts.
  • Monitors the stream pressure constantly check the correct temperature of hot well tanks.
  • Adjust the stocker for efficient steam delivery.
  • Reports all defects timeously. Check the feed water pump-levels and hot well tanks for sufficient water supply to the boiler.
  • Make sure that standby boilers and funnels are always full of water and chemicals.
  • Controls the flow of fuel.
  • Ensures that the boiler environment is well maintained, the proper usage of protective clothing, that the brine tank and water filter are cleaned as prescribed and the removal of ash from boilers, grit arrest and smoke box.
  • Log all recordings as per the assessment in the logbook.
  • Performs supervisory functions. Receives and sign off on the delivery of coal.
  • Provides shift reports.
  • Maintenance of shift/overtime register.
  • Performs other related duties delegated by the Supervisor.

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Notes

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. An SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is mandatory when applying for Senior Management positions (Director-upwards) in the Public Service.

NB: No appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a certificate of completion for the SMS Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela), offered by the National School of Government.

SMS Pre-Entry Certificate can be obtained by registering on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.

The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.