📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWNestle is actively recruiting for a Boiler Assistant position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 1 year • Educational Background: Matric or equivalent • Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical • Location Preference: in Western Cape
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThis Boiler Assistant role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for South Africa's economic growth and digital transformation.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSWith 1 year of experience, you're at an ideal point to expand your expertise in Engineering / Technical. This role offers growth opportunities and skill development.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Boiler Assistant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 year requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Matric • Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Engineering / Technical sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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The Boiler Assistant supports the safe operation and basic maintenance of boiler systems, including water treatment testing, coal and ash handling, stoker maintenance, cold boiler start-ups, boiler banking, and operational optimization to meet production steam demand. The role also supports statutory boiler inspections in line with the Pressure Equipment Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993, as amended. In addition, also assists with the operation and basic maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration plant, water treatment plant and distribution network, compressed air plant, and hot air generation plant using coal and HFO energy sources to support factory operations. The role also requires full compliance with Nestlé Life Saving Rules, including stopping machinery before interventions, applying lockout and tagout before disassembly, obtaining authorization before entering confined spaces, using fall protection when working at heights, and working under a valid permit for high-hazard tasks.
A day in the life of a Boiler AssistantAttend to shift hand over meeting. Check through boiler water level. Monitor ash chute for ash blockages. Perform water treatment analysis. Clean air filters. Clean HFO Filters. De-ash boilers. Monitoring coal level and cleaning of silo room. Cleaning of combustion on boilers and air heaters. Soot blow air heater elements. Record daily water usage. Clean boiler house, compressor room, HFO room, ammonia plant, fire pump house and general IS areas. Clean boiler house drainage. 5S of the boiler house.
What will make you successful?
Matric with maths and science Minimum 1-year technical experience in boiler operation, utilities / service operation.
Deadline:20th August,2026
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