Learnership Fire Fighter at City of Cape Town

Learnership Fire Fighter at City of Cape Town

DIRECTORATE
SAFETY AND SECURITY Learner Fire Fighter

SALARY
Basic Salary: R 199 340 pa

REFERENCE NUMBER
SS 10/24 Ext

CLOSING DATE
04.04.2024

ELIGIBILITY
Internal and External
candidates

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 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, which includes the successfully completion of the
Firefighter 1NFPA 1001, Hazmat Awareness NFPA 1072, Hazmat
Operations NFPA 1072 and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by
the learning institution

Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing.

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.

Applicants must apply on-line via eRecruitment.
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
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.