Boiler Operator

Requirements

• 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.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

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.