Boiler Assistant

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring 3 Boiler Assistant posts in Maintenance, based in Laundry Dunswart. This is a permanent post, paying R144,024 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056904 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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