BOILER OPERATOR
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Maintenance
- Reference number
- REFS/056814
- Salary
- R 201 093 per annum, (plus benefits)
- Centre
- Tulisa Park: Discovery Facility Maintenance Hub
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Circular
- No 38 of 2026
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Fill the Z83 for this postRequirements
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.
Duties
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 pumps. 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 water 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 water 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 sign off on the delivery of coal. Provide shift reports. Maintenance of shift/overtime register. Perform related adhoc duties.
Where to send your application
Applicants should quote the relevant reference number and submit through the following email address TMRH.Vacancies@gauteng.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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