Company: RCL Foods
Location: Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Food & Beverage / Manufacturing / FMCG / Engineering
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Department: Engineering / Maintenance
Closing Date: 27 October 2025
Date Posted: 13 October 2025
Reference Number: RCL251013-3
Reporting To: Site Services Lead
Number of Positions: 1
About RCL Foods
RCL Foods is one of South Africa’s leading food and beverage companies, recognized for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and sustainability. The company operates across baking, FMCG, and food production divisions, offering career growth opportunities for skilled operators, engineers, and technical professionals.
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Position Overview
The Boiler Operator will be based at the Siqalo Foods Division in Boksburg and is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining high-pressure boilers, including supervision over the ash handling system. This role ensures all boiler operations adhere to relevant codes of practice, safety standards, and operational procedures, supporting the Boiler House Foreman in delivering safe and efficient steam generation.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced boiler operators seeking a stable role in a dynamic FMCG and food production environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Operate, monitor, and control high-pressure (HP) and low-pressure (LP) steam boilers.
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Perform hot and cold start-ups and shutdowns of boilers 1–5.
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Inspect boilers offline and check CO2 bottles.
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Control TDS levels of boilers online and calibrate monitoring systems.
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Carry out emergency procedures including boiler dry-run, electrical power failure, low water levels, and municipal water supply failures.
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Maintain combustion on coal, husk, and gas boilers.
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Operate and inspect softener plants and manage coal/husk bunkers, ash pits, and silos.
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Monitor ESP dust system, checking heat levels, leaks, and ensuring proper operation of pokers.
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Supervise ash handlers’ tasks and issue/close safety permits.
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Update boiler house logs (digital and manual).
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Monitor control panels and maintain general housekeeping in the boiler area.
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Troubleshoot boiler house systems and implement foreman instructions.
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Execute shift handover, WCM soot blowing, sight glass blow-down, and working at heights procedures.
Minimum Requirements
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Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
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Boiler Attendance Course completed.
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2–5 years’ experience operating high-pressure boilers and working with steam systems.
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Knowledge of ESP, deaerators, water softeners, and stoking principles.
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Familiarity with high-pressure vessels and safety regulations.
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Proficient in using correct PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
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Ability to work shift patterns, including weekends.
Behavioural Standards and Attributes
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Lead with integrity, respect, and energy.
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Ability to smash silos and encourage collaboration.
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Demonstrate curiosity and accountability for results.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and deadline-driven.
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Tolerance to stress and pressure.
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Strong attention to detail and logical thinking.
Core Competencies
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Strong mechanical aptitude and operational knowledge of boilers.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to interpret and apply health and safety standards.
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Skilled in troubleshooting, monitoring, and reporting boiler performance.
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Team player capable of supervising and training junior staff.
Why Join RCL Foods?
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Competitive market-related salary.
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Opportunity to work in a leading FMCG and food production environment.
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Career growth and professional development in engineering and operations.
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Exposure to high-pressure boiler operations and advanced maintenance systems.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly via the official RCL Foods careers portal before closing date: 27 October 2025.
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