Job Description

Location: Harrismith Factory

Qualification: N3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Trade Test Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ technical experience in boiler operations, utilities, or service operations

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Position Summary

We 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.

A Day in the Life of a Boiler Operator

• Attend and participate in shift handover meetings.
• Check boiler water levels and operating parameters.
• Complete hourly equipment inspections and operational log sheets.
• Perform routine water treatment analysis.
• Clean air filters and Clean HFO filters.
• Monitor HFO, diesel, LPG, nitrogen levels and water KPI’s
• Maintain 5S standards within the boiler house and utilities areas.
• Perform minor fault-finding on boilers and associated utility equipment.
• Monitor utility equipment for abnormal operating conditions and take appropriate action.
• Escalate equipment breakdowns, safety concerns, and abnormal conditions.

What Will Make You Successful:

• N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Trade Test Certificate will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years’ technical experience in boiler operations, utilities, or service operations.
• Practical knowledge of boiler and utility equipment.