Jobs · Gauteng · Infrastructure Development
Boiler Assistant
Chief Directorate: Maintenance
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Boiler assistant job at the Dunswart laundry, under Maintenance. Suits people with Grade 10 (std 8) and no experience, who can keep boilers and the boiler house clean and safe.
- Main duties: record boiler readings, remove coal trim and ash, and clean the boiler and boiler house.
- Also: maintain ash trolleys, add chemicals and salt to the brine tank, and clean the brine tank and water filter.
- Must have: Grade 10 (std 8). No experience is required.
- Must know: low pressure norms and standards, maintenance works norms and standards, maintenance tools, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Based at the Laundry in Dunswart.
- To apply, the advert gives reference REFS/056904 (3 posts). Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto, 076 521 4118. The closing date is not stated in the advert.
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Requirements
- Grade 10 (std 8).
- No experience required.
- 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.
- Attributes:
- People centred.
- Professionalism.
- Collective responsibility.
- Transformation.
- Batho Pele Principles.
- Attention to detail.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Strong ethics.
Duties
- Assist with recording of boiler readings.
- Trim coal and ash removal from gritt arrester.
- Clean the boiler, boiler house and the surrounding environment.
- Regular maintenance of ash trolleys.
- Apply chemicals and salt to the brine tank as prescribed.
- Clean the brine tank and water filter.
- Proper usage of protective clothing (Self/Visitors).
- Identify and report safety hazards.
- Dust and clean the boilers, boiler house, coal bunker area, chemical tanks/brine tank and windows.
How to apply
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Notes from the department
- Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- 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.
- To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
- Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One must be a practical exercise, 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.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 302 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/425: BOILER ASSISTANT REF NO: REFS/056904 (X3 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Maintenance SALARY: R144 024 per annum, (plus benefits) CENTRE: Laundry: Dunswart REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 (std 8). No experience required. 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. Attributes: People centred. Professionalism. Collective responsibility. Transformation. Batho Pele Principles. Attention to detail. Honesty and integrity. Strong ethics. DUTIES: Assist with recording of boiler readings. Trim coal and ash removal from gritt arrester. Clean the boiler, boiler house and the surrounding environment. Regular maintenance of ash trolleys. Apply chemicals and salt to the brine tank as prescribed. Clean the brine tank and water filter. Proper usage of protective clothing (Self/Visitors). Identify and report safety hazards. Dust and clean the boilers, boiler house, coal bunker area, chemical tanks/brine tank and windows. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118