Learner Firefighter vacancies

• Directorate: Protection Services (Ref.: WC0329456)

• Salary R121 284 per annum 

Minimum requirements: 

• a Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics and Science 

• a valid Code B/EB driver’s licence with no restrictions 

• communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 

Main functions: Responsible for: 

• performing a variety of tasks associated with responding to and dealing with firefighting, emergency and rescue services 

• rendering a basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities 

• operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus 

• maintaining fire station facilities and related work as required under appropriate supervision in order to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the municipality in accordance with the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987). 

Special conditions: 

It will be expected from the successful candidate to work after hours, under inclement weather conditions, perform standby duties and must be willing to travel for training. Candidates must be willing to work at any Fire Station, Fire Service facility or section within the area of jurisdiction as determined by the Chief Fire Officer. Candidates must be physical/mentally fit and able bodied. Candidates with cardiac and respiratory anomalies can not apply for the position. Candidates must be willing to work shifts. 

More information may be obtained from Mr L Smith on tel. 028 313 5041. 

How to apply for this:

• Applications can be forward to the Senior Manager: Human Resources, Overstrand Municipality, PO Box 20, Hermanus 7200 or fax / email to 086 496 7735 / jobapplications@overstrand.gov.za. Applications/supporting documents larger than 2MB sent via email are not accommodated. 

Notice to applicants 

• Thank you for your interest in seeking employment with us. 

• All applications should be accompanied by a covering letter clearly indicating the name of the position applying for; a copy of your ID; driver’s licence and educational qualifications. 

• No supporting documentation will be returned. 

• Candidates who do not submit all the supporting documentation as requested, will not be considered for this position. No late applications will be considered. 

• Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you do not received response within six weeks of the closing date, please considered your application as unsuccessful. 

• All appointments are subjected to reference checking from previous and current employer(s). Your application for this post will be considered as consent to verify your qualifications. 

• The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Source: Learner Firefighter(Hermanus)

Closing date: Monday, 22 October 2018 at 15:00.