Boiler Assistant
Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development
- Salary (as advertised)
- R144 024 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Below matric
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Boiler Assistant within the Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development, under the Chief Directorate: Maintenance. There are three posts available, based at Laundry: Dunswart. The position offers a salary of R144 024 per annum, plus benefits. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include assisting with the recording of boiler readings, trimming coal, and removing ash from the grit arrester. You will be responsible for cleaning the boiler, boiler house, and the surrounding environment, as well as regular maintenance of ash trolleys. Duties also involve applying chemicals and salt to the brine tank as prescribed, cleaning the brine tank and water filter, and ensuring proper usage of protective clothing. You will also identify and report safety hazards, and dust and clean boilers, the boiler house, coal bunker area, chemical tanks/brine tank, and windows. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a Grade 10 (standard 8) qualification and no prior experience is required. The ideal applicant will have basic knowledge of low-pressure norms and standards, maintenance works norms and standards, maintenance tools, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Essential skills include strong interpersonal relations and the ability to effectively utilise Public Works maintenance tools. Desired attributes include being people-centred, professional, upholding collective responsibility, supporting transformation and Batho Pele Principles, demonstrating attention to detail, honesty, integrity, and strong ethics. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-infrastructure-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-056904 Source: govpage
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- No previous work experience required.
- 3 posts available.
- Health and safety (OHS)
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