If you are always passionate about fighting fire and you want to dedicate yourself to save others, then Junior Fire Fighter career may seem like the best option for you. In most cases, all district municipalities are offering the opportunity for Junior professionals as well as Seniors. In general, the positions are open for 10 to 12 candidates.
About the Opportunity
The Junior Fire Fighter position with 11 post level the offered salary is around R 181 308 00,which is offered as the basic salary per year, not including the Municipal Employee benefits. It is possible that the vacancy is open for a number of candidates where each of them (or some of them) will be placed in four to five different stations.
The Requirements
There are some basic requirements that most candidates need to meet for this Junior Fire Fighter career program. These requirements are:
The candidates must be the citizens of South Africa that is proven by a valid and legal ID document
They must have completed Grade 12
They must not be afraid of small spaces (Claustrophobia) or afraid of heights
They must have good and impressive communication skills
They must be able and be willing to work in shifts and also work 6 days within a week
They must be able to standby within every shift
If they have past experienced in a reliable and established fire service before, it would be considered an added benefit
They must be at least in Fire Fighter 1
They must be computer literate – at least understand basic computer skill
They must already have First Aid and Hazmat Awareness Level 3 Certificate
They must have a valid and legal driver’s license with code-C1 for South Africa area
The Responsibilities and Tasks
Candidates who have been selected for the program will have their own responsibilities and tasks. The general tasks that they need to deal with are:
They must perform firefighting operational duties and also rescue services under direct supervision
They must take part in fire prevention program and inspections
They must help with the inquiries and queries from the public as well as completing the call slips
They must maintain, care, test, and clean the workstation area and all the emergency vehicles on a daily basis
They must respond to rescue, firefighting, and also other emergencies
They must report dangerous and hazardous situations within the operational activities and period
They must follow and then execute orders at incidents that are within accordance with the safety procedures
They must help with the incident or accident scene cleaning up
They must maintain and man the Control Room when asked – and it includes performing basic administration jobs or duties
How to Apply
Interested candidates can download the application form or get it from the reception desk. After they fill the form out, they need to submit it to the official district municipality while accompanying it with the supporting documents.
The supporting documents include:
An updated and detailed CV
A certified copy of ID document
A certified copy of Matric certificate
A certified copy of a driver’s license
A covering letter that has been signed by each candidate
Candidates can submit the application letter in two ways:
By post to The Municipal Manager, Waterberg District Municipality, Private Bag X 1018,Modimole, 0510
By hand delivery to Waterberg District Municipality, Harry Gwala Street, Registry Section, Room 27
Be advised that emailed or faxed application won’t be considered for this Junior Fire Fighter program.