Fire Fighters Needed

Fire Fighters Needed

Job Category: Learnership

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: South Africa

13.02.2023
REFERENCE NUMBER

SS 07/23 Ext
SALARY

Basic Salary:R189 127 per
DEPARTMENT
Fire Services

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 1NFPA 1001, Hazmat
Awareness NFPA 1072, Hazmat Operations NFPA 1072 and First Aid
Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution
Key Performance Areas
NOTE: 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 11 minutes 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)
NOTE: 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
purpose of checking criminal records. No other criminal clearances
will be acceptable
• be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
• be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing
center
• be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test (fear of
confined spaces and fear of heights)
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

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How to Apply
Applicants must apply on-line via eRecruitment.
Please note that no hard copy or emailed applications will be
accepted.
In order to apply on-line, applicants must first create an e-Services
Account on the City of Cape Town Website. www.capetown.gov.za
Applicants may use any computer with internet access to apply.
Smart phones are not compatible with this on-line application
process and cannot be used to apply.
Applicants may use a Smart Cape computer at a City of Cape Town
Library if they are a library member.
To become a library member, you will need to apply for membership
at a library with your ID and proof of residence.
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.
Please note that no late applications will be considered.
On-line applications must include the submission of:
• A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (no
affidavits will be accepted)
• A recently certified copy of matric certificate
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via SMS or telephonically
when to report to the identified venue to complete the compulsory
tests. Shortlisted candidates are advised to bring their own gear,
food and refreshments to the testing venue.
All assessments are done by means of a process of elimination
Only applicants with no criminal record and no pending criminal
cases, awaiting trial and/or pending sentencing cases will be
considered for employment.
Only applicants, who have undergone a compulsory drug test and are found to be drug free, will be considered for employment.
There should be no expectation of receiving a job offer by applying
for, and subsequently being tested and found competent.
Canvassing by job applicants or, any other person on behalf of job
applicants, for posts within the Council’s Service is prohibited and
evidence thereof will disqualify the applicant’s application for
consideration for appointment.
If appointed, candidates are required to make themselves available
to work as they are rostered, and are not permitted to have other
employment or run a private business whilst in the employ of the City
without the City Manager’s written permission.
Random testing for possession and or consumption of drugs / alcohol
/ illegal substances may be carried out during the course of employment.

Applications

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