RCL Foods is a leading South African consumer goods and milling company that produces a wide range of branded and private label food products across multiple categories. The company, founded in 1960 as Rainbow Chicken Ltd., is headquartered in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, and is majority-owned by the South African investment firm Remgro. RCL Foods has a diverse portfolio of over 30 brands, many of which are well-known in South Africa. These include products in culinary, pet food, and beverage categories, as well as staples like sugar and flour. The company employs nearly 16,500 people across various operations in South Africa and Southern Africa, including Eswatini, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia. RCL Foods is involved in various stages of the food value chain, from agriculture and manufacturing to logistics and distribution, with a strong focus on sustainability and community development through its “Do More Foundation”. 

Job Description

• Siqalo Foods a subsidiary of Remgro and sister company of RCL Foods is seeking the services of an Ash Handler to be based in Boksburg and report to the Boiler House Foreman. The purpose of this role is to provide support to Boiler House Foreman to execute various tasks in the boiler house. The responsibility of the role includes Handling ash from coal and husk fired boilers to the ash dump and housekeeping in/around the boiler house.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate.
• Basic stoking principles.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a boiler house environment.

Duties & Responsibilities
General Repairs and Maintenance

• Scrapping the ash out of the boiler using rods to the ash extractor.
• Unblocking the ash chutes in the extractors.
• Levelling ash in cocopans and emptying cocopans (follow SOP)

Storage and Maintenance of Tools

• Monitor that power tools, hand tools and maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely
• Ensure that all tools are kept safe and in good working condition as well as updating the tool register.

General assistance to facilities staff

• Maintain 5S housekeeping principles in the department at all times, including all equipment and surrounds.  Ensure all unused items are removed from the operating area and stored correctly

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

Safety, Health. Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)

• Adhering to standard operating procedures, safe maintenance procedures, company policies and procedures, FSSC and safety, health and environmental policies and procedures at all times.