- Company
- Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
- Location
- Dunswart, Gauteng
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Grade 10
- Salary
- R144 024 per annum, (plus benefits)
- Reference
- REFS/056904
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026 (5 days left)
About this post
The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development is looking for 3 people for the post of Boiler Assistant in Dunswart. It is a permanent post, paying R144 024 per annum (plus benefits).
Section: Chief Directorate: Maintenance
Where you will work: Laundry: Dunswart
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- 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.
What you’ll do
- 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.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Quote the reference number REFS/056904 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates). The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, People With Disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was…
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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