City of Cape Town: Fire Fighter Learnership 2021-2022

DIRECTORATE: SAFETY AND SECURITY
DEPARTMENT: Fire Services
SALARY: Basic Salary: R174 195 T06
REFERENCE NUMBER: SS 37/21 Ext
ELIGIBILITY: Internal & External

Learner Fire Fighter

1. Vhembe District Munispality: Junior Fire Fighter X20

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred).
• 18 years or older.
• Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights.
• Must be medically and physically fit.
• Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations.
• No Criminal Record.
• Successfully complete the Firefighter 1, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution.

Key Performance Areas

All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness test

• Reach test (1.9 m).
• 2.4 km run (Males 11minutes and Females 13 minutes).
• Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds).
• Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds).
• Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m).

Candidates who pass the physical test will:

• Be required to pass a written assessment and an interview.
• Be required to submit their fingerprints or identity numbers for the porpose of checking criminal records.
• No other criminal clearances will be acceptable.
• Be required to undergo a City medical evaluation.
• BBe required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing venue.

Special conditions attached to the post:

• Non-permanent contract position for duration of training.
• Candidates will only be appointed to a permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training programme.
• Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing.

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town , you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection process.

Apply Online for the Fire Fighter Learnership 2021-2022

Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within three months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 24-09-2021