BOILER OPERATOR: WORKSHOP

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/349
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 9 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of Grade 10 and equivalent recognised national steam certificate. A minimum of one (1) year experience in the field will be an added advantage). Knowledge of Boiler Operation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Operation of equipment, tools and materials. Knowledge of general built environment. Operation of machinery skills. Interpersonal skills. Basic literacy skills. Technical skills. Motivational skills. Supervisory skills. Planning and organising skills. Accuracy. Effective communication skills.

Duties

Ensure correct usage and flow of chemicals-Request chemicals from stores as required. Test quality of water of softeners as well the returning flows of condensate water. Fill chemical 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. Monitoring boiler pressure in accordance with demand Monitor the steam pressure constantly. Check the correct temperature of hot well pumps. Adjust the stoker for efficient steam delivery. Report all defects immediately. Monitoring the water/fuel level in the boiler-Check the feed water pumps-level and hot well tanks for sufficient water supply to the boiler. Make sure that standby boilers and funnel is full of water and chemical at all times. Control the flow of fuel. Ensure adherence and compliance with occupational and heath standards and the occupational health and safety act. Ensure that the boiler environment is well maintained. To ensure the removal ash from boilers, grit arrester and smoke box.

Where to send your application

for the position of Boiler Operator: Workshop must be emailed to: RecruitPTA26-60@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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