Boiler House Operations Lead — Coal & Biomass

Profile Personnel; Zwelitsha; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Boiler House Supervisor to lead the safe and efficient operation of its Boiler House. The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership and strong technical expertise in coal-fired chain grate boilers and biomass boiler systems, with proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

If you are safety-focused, technically skilled, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we would like to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• 3–5 years' experience in a similar Boiler House supervisory role.
• Proven experience operating and maintaining coal-fired chain grate boilers (>20 bar).
• Essential experience operating and maintaining biomass boilers.
• Sound knowledge of boiler operations, pressure vessel prep, and testing.
• Basic computer literacy and good numerical ability.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime when required.
• Ability to work independently while leading a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and motivate the Boiler House team.
• Operate and maintain coal-fired chain grate boilers and biomass boiler systems.
• Ensure safe, efficient boiler operations in line with operational requirements.
• Conduct fault finding, troubleshooting, and attend to equipment breakdowns.
• Prepare pressure vessels for inspections and statutory testing.
• Optimise equipment performance and resource utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and relevant legislation.
• Monitor and enforce health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Apply company policies, procedures, and disciplinary processes where required.
• Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Safety consciousness

Team leadership

English fluency

Work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Boiler House Supervisor to lead the safe and efficient operation of its Boiler House. The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership and strong technical expertise in coal-fired chain grate boilers and biomass boiler systems, with proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

If you are safety-focused, technically skilled, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we would like to hear from you.