Position Summary
Industry: Safety and Security
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
Job-type: Learnership
Duration: 12 Months
Ref: SS 07/23 Ext
Salary: R189 127 pa
Brand: City of Cape Town
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
Job-type: Learnership
Duration: 12 Months
Ref: SS 07/23 Ext
Salary: R189 127 pa
Brand: City of Cape Town
Minimum 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
Closing date
13 February 2023
