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Trade Test Certificate will be an added advantage.\nExperience: Minimum 2 years’ technical experience in boiler operations, utilities, or service operations\nClosing Date:13 November 2026\nPosition Summary:\nWe are looking for a Boiler Operator based at Harrismith Factory. The Boiler Operator will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of boilers, air heaters, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration systems, and water treatment systems to ensure the continuous supply of steam, compressed air, chilled water, and other utilities required for optimum factory operations. The Boiler Operator will monitor equipment performance, complete operational inspections and log sheets, perform routine water treatment analysis, carry out minor fault-finding, and promptly escalate equipment abnormalities. The role requires strict compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, operational, and equipment-specific procedures.\nA Day in the Life of a Boiler Operator\nAttend and participate in shift handover meetings.\n\nCheck boiler water levels and operating parameters.\n\nComplete hourly equipment inspections and operational log sheets.\n\nPerform routine water treatment analysis.\n\nClean air filters and Clean HFO filters.\n\nMonitor HFO, diesel, LPG, nitrogen levels and water KPI’s\n\nMaintain 5S standards within the boiler house and utilities areas.\n\nPerform minor fault-finding on boilers and associated utility equipment.\n\nMonitor utility equipment for abnormal operating conditions and take appropriate action.\n\nEscalate equipment breakdowns, safety concerns, and abnormal conditions.\n\nWhat Will Make You Successful:\nN3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.\n\nTrade Test Certificate will be an added advantage.\n\nMinimum 2 years’ technical experience in boiler operations, utilities, or service operations.\n\nPractical knowledge of boiler and utility equipment.\n\nLocation: Harrismith Factory\nQualification: N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Trade Test Certificate will be an added advantage.\nExperience: Minimum 2 years’ technical experience in boiler operations, utilities, or service operations\nClosing Date: 13 November 2026\nPosition Summary:\nWe are looking for a Boiler Operator based at Harrismith Factory. The Boiler Operator will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of boilers, air heaters, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration systems, and water treatment systems to ensure the continuous supply of steam, compressed air, chilled water, and other utilities required for optimum factory operations. The Boiler Operator will monitor equipment performance, complete operational inspections and log sheets, perform routine water treatment analysis, carry out minor fault-finding, and promptly escalate equipment abnormalities. 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