Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is Currently Opening Job Vacancies as Utilities Operator: Boiler 2026
Job Details
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is Currently Opening Job Vacancies as Utilities Operator: Boiler 2026
Reference Number: CCB261001-5
Job Title: Utilities Operator: Boiler
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Location - Country: South Africa
Location - Province: Gauteng
Location - Town / City: Midrand
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Description
Functional Capabilities:
- Operation and monitoring of steam boilers and associated systems
- Accurate logging and reporting of boiler performance and anomalies
- Water chemistry and treatment understanding
- Emergency response protocols for boiler operations
- Execution of boiler house safety checks and standard operating procedures
- Basic maintenance and fault identification
- Compliance with statutory regulations (e.g. Pressure Equipment Regulations)
- Steam system start-up, shutdown, and operational adjustments
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outcomes:
- Boiler Operation and Monitoring
- Operate and monitor steam boilers, ensuring optimal pressure and temperature levels are maintained.
- Carry out pre-start, start-up, normal operation, and shutdown procedures safely and correctly.
- Adjust controls to regulate fuel, air, and water feed to maintain efficient combustion and steam output.
Boiler House Inspections and Checks
- Monitor and maintain boiler instrumentation, control panels, and safety devices.
- Log and report operational parameters (e.g. steam pressure, water level, fuel consumption) hourly or as required.
- Perform routine boiler inspections and housekeeping in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Compliance and Safety
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER), and internal safety protocols.
- Maintain boiler certificates and documentation in line with regulatory and audit requirements
- Carry out safety tests and support statutory inspections by certified inspectors.
Basic Maintenance and Reporting
- Conduct first-line maintenance and report faults or abnormalities to the Team Leader: Utilities.
- Ensure tools, spare parts, and boiler house are maintained in a clean, safe condition.
- Assist artisans during shutdowns and planned maintenance tasks.
Operational Efficiency and Support
- Maintain water treatment parameters by coordinating with service providers or technical support.
- Support utility team in other areas (e.g. compressors, refrigeration) as needed under supervision.
- Monitor fuel and water usage and report anomalies or excessive consumption.
KBI:
- Boiler uptime and availability (%)
- Steam supply reliability (uninterrupted to production)
- Compliance with statutory inspections and safety audits
- Safety incident frequency (zero harm objective)
- Logbook and documentation accuracy and completeness
- Boiler efficiency (fuel and water consumption vs. targets)
- Number of boiler-related unplanned stoppages
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum: Grade 12 with Maths and Science
- Relevant trade certificate (advantageous, e.g., Fitter, Millwright)
- Required Certification: Valid Boiler Operator Certificate (Minimum Second Class) issued by an accredited institution
Experience
- 2–3 years’ experience operating industrial steam boilers in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with high-pressure steam systems and operational safety procedures
- Experience in FMCG, beverage, or food production industry (preferred)
- Exposure to boiler water treatment practices
Skills
- Operation of coal, oil, or gas-fired boilers and associated equipment
- Understanding of mechanical systems including pumps, valves, and gauges
- Use of logbooks and compliance documentation
- Basic troubleshooting and maintenance
- Knowledge of applicable legislation: OHS Act, Pressure Equipment Regulations
- Computer literacy (basic MS Excel for logging/reporting advantageous)
- Interpretation of boiler performance parameters and control readings
- Basic knowledge of boiler water chemistry and treatment
General
All application must have the following documents attached:
- Updated CV
- Trade Certificate
- Matric Certificate
- Highest qualification
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