Explore Fire Fighter Training opportunities in South Africa. Learn about training requirements, essential skills, and application steps to prepare for a rewarding firefighting career. Check the official training advertisement for details.

Posting Date: Nov 30, 2023

Location: Secunda, MP, ZA

Company: Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally.

When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req ID

2990

Closing Date

14 December 2023

OME

Energy Ops – Regional Ops & Asset Services, Emergency Management

Geographical Area

Secunda

Purpose of Job

A Fire Fighter protects the Company assets, incl. legal partnership agreements, against the adverse consequences that may result from SHERQ related emergency incidents.

Fire Fighter Training Requirements

People interested in fire fighter training should check the official training provider’s admission requirements before applying. Requirements can vary depending on the course, training institution, and whether the programme is intended for entry-level candidates or experienced emergency personnel.

Applicants may need to meet minimum age and educational requirements, complete application forms, and provide certified supporting documents where requested. Some practical firefighting programmes may also require medical fitness, physical fitness assessments, or additional safety checks. These conditions must be confirmed with the official training provider.

Skills Needed for a Firefighting Career

Firefighters need discipline, teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions carefully. The work can involve physically demanding activities and responding to emergencies, so safety awareness and responsible decision-making are important.

Anyone considering this career should research the training programme thoroughly and make sure they understand

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Apply SHE best practices during all activities pertaining to emergency management
• Perform duties according to instruction
• Partake in training to ensure mental and physical fitness in preparation of handling Incidents
• Participate in KPA and PDP discussions
• Ensure performance against KPA’s
• Ensure own delivery on PDP actions
• Work cooperatively with all stakeholders
• React to emergency situation according to agreed time standard
• Participate in plant emergency preparedness activities
• Identify and propose improvements to emergency management activities
• Identify and propose improvements in effectiveness and service delivery
• Make suggestions and contributions to safety improvements 

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• Medically fit according to relevant Fire Fighter fitness level
• Fire fighter 1 & 2 (NFPA 1001) – (Must)
• Registered BAA (BLS) – (Must)
• Hazmat awareness and operations (NFPA1072/472) – (Must)                                   
• Fire & Emergency Service Instructor 1 (NFPA 1041) – (Strong Wish) 

Formal Education

High School / School Diploma or similar

Min Experience

Experience: 5+ relevant years

Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)

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TC_Emergency Planning

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TC_Critical Safety Equipment SHE

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Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. 

Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.  Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.

This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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