Boiler Assistant

Nestlé

George, Western Cape

Salary not listedFull-time · Posted 2 days ago

Boilermaking and welding are skilled trades in steady demand on SA mines, plants and construction sites for trade-tested artisans.

This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, boilermaker roles in South Africa typically pay R14 000 to R35 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Location: Mossel Bay

Qualification: Matric with maths and science

Experience: Minimum 1-year technical experience in boiler operation and maintenance as well as utilities and services operation.

Closing Date: 20 August 2026

Position Summary With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Boiler assistant based at Mossel bay.

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 Assistant :

Attend 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.

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