The City of Cape Town invites interested and qualified applicants to apply for the Learnership Program 2025.
Position: Cadet Fire Fighter Skills Program
Stipend: R5 961.83 per month
Reference Number: SS 01/25 Ext.
Department: Human Resources
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
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
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 and 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:
- Candidates must reside within the City of Cape Town Municipal Area
- No expectation of permanent employment upon completion of the program
- Only unemployed applicants will be considered
- Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the following non-permanent Cadet Fire Fighter Skills Program.
Directorate – Safety & Security
Department – Fire and Rescue Services
How to Apply
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for
Recruitment and Selection purposes.
In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.
Please note the following important information:
Applicants must apply on-line via e-Recruitment.
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 or apply here: Cadet Fire Fighter Skills Program
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.
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.
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