BOILER OPERATOR

Gauteng Provincial Government; Cullinan; On-site; ZAR 181,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure Development in Tshwane/Cullinan is seeking a Boiler Operator for the Maintenance Directorate. The role requires a Grade 10 and a National Steam Certificate, with 1–3 years of hands-on boiler experience.

The post offers a package of R 201 093.00 per annum plus benefits, and a focus on safety and reliability of steam systems. Location is the Cullinan Maintenance Hub within the District Maintenance framework.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and an equivalent recognized National Steam Certificate.
• A minimum of 1–3 years’ hands-on experience gained in boiler operating.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler and monitor steam delivery.
• Test water quality and adjust chemical dosing.
• Monitor steam pressure and temperatures; adjust stoker for efficiency.
• Report defects and unsafe conditions; log all readings.
• Manage shift reports and overtime records; perform related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Planning & organising

Staff supervision

Communication

Maintenance tools

Occupational Health and Safety

Education

Grade 10

National Steam Certificate

Tools

Public Works maintenance tools

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

BOILER OPERATOR

• Reference Number : refs/056867
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 201 093.00 per annum (plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• Grade 10 and an equivalent recognized National Steam Certificate. A minimum of 1-3 years’ 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 signoff on the delivery of coal. Provide shift reports. Maintenance of shift/overtime register. Perform related adhoc duties.

Notes :

• All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. And for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090. All shortlisted candidates will undertake practical assessment test, SMS shall undertake two pre‑entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : District Maintenance Hub: Tshwane: Cullinan Maintenance Hub

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 10 and an equivalent recognized National Steam Certificate?

Do you have minimum of 1-3 years’ appropriate hands‑on experience gained in boiler operating?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.