Do you have a strong desire to help others and improve your community? A fantastic Fire Fighters Learnership program is being offered by the Municipality to those who fulfill the necessary prerequisites.
For individuals who are keen to begin a fulfilling career in emergency services and firefighting, this is the ideal option.
Qualifications:
Education: Grade 12 (Matric)
Physical Test: Must have completed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Medical Fitness: Must pass a Medical Test in accordance with NFPA 1582 standards
Driver’s License: Code C1 driver’s license required
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Experience:
No prior experience needed
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35
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Conditions:
Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English, or isiXhosa) with the ability to speak, read, and write.
Work Schedule: Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and be deployed to any fire station, fire service installation, or section as determined by the Chief Fire Officer.
Background Check: Must have no criminal record (a police clearance certificate, not older than three months, must accompany your application).
Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit and capable of operating under extreme conditions. Applicants will need to pass a Departmental Physical Test upon entry and annually thereafter.
Medical Clearance: Must pass a medical test upon placement, including periodic screenings for banned substances.
No Phobias: Must not have phobias related to confined spaces (claustrophobia), heights (acrophobia), depths (bathophobia), water (aquaphobia), blood (hemophobia), darkness (achluophobia), isolation (autophobia), or corpses (necrophobia).
Mental Fitness: Must be mentally fit to handle the challenges of firefighting and emergency response.
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Job Purpose:
As a Fire Fighter Learner, you will perform various tasks related to firefighting, emergency rescue services, basic medical care, fire prevention, and training activities. You will also operate and maintain firefighting equipment and facilities. Your role will be essential in protecting lives and property within the city in accordance with the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987).
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Key Performance Areas:
Firefighting and Emergency Operations: Once training and qualifications are completed, you will participate in firefighting activities and emergency operations under the supervision of senior officers to minimize risks to life and property.
Emergency Preparation and Safety: Assist in preparing for emergency incidents and protective duties, educating the public, and maintaining high safety standards.
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that firefighting equipment and vehicles are safe, available, and in working order.
Administrative Functions: Perform basic administrative tasks to ensure proper record-keeping under the guidance of supervisors.
Performance Management: Participate in the city’s Performance Management and Development System.
General Information:
Benefits: A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, housing allowance for homeowners, and other benefits applicable to the Municipality.
Equal Opportunity: The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates who comply with Employment Equity Targets.
No Obligation to Appoint: The Municipality is not obligated to make an appointment.
Clearance Requirements: All appointments are subject to police clearance.
Application Deadline: Applications received after the closing date, or without the required documentation, will not be considered.
Contact Information: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no feedback is received within six weeks from the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply:
Submit a completed application form (available upon request at Tel. 0229136000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) along with a cover letter, certified copies of qualification certificates, ID document, driver’s license, and a CV (maximum of 3 pages) to the Municipal Offices located in Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville, or Velddrif within the municipal area. Alternatively, applications can be posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320, or sent by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320, for the attention of Mr. DF Verhoog. Ensure your application reaches him by the closing date
This learnership offers an exceptional chance to truly impact your community. Apply right away if you think you’re up to the challenge and meet the prerequisites!
