JUNIOR FIRE FIGHTER_MN3822/24

REQUIREMENTS

- Grade 12. -Basic Fire Fighting course including grass fire fighting. -Any other qualifications (i.e. Hazmat, Fire Fighter 1 & 2 and First Aid Certificate) will be an added advantage. -Basic ambulance assistant course will be an added advantage. -Valid code 10 driver’s licence with PDP. -Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint). -Experience or knowledge regarding fire and rescue will be an added advantage. -Physically fit and able to perform duties associated with the position. -Must be able to swim. -Should not have any phobias e.g. claustrophobia, acrophobia etc. -Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. -Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, analytical thinking, empowerment, communication, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, problem solving, office/diary management, strong administrative skills, writing & typing skills. -Excellent report writing skills. -A professional, hardworking, highly motivated, and self-disciplined person with good organisational, interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. -2-3 years’ relevant experience related to Fire fighting.

DUTIES

-Provide a comprehensive firefighting and rescue service to the community. -Testing and maintenance of equipment. -Checking if all equipment on vehicles is cleaned and in working condition. -Compiling all relevant documentation for standard test. -Completing check list and handing them to the Sub Officer. -Fire Fighting and rescue work: Responding to emergency calls. -Execute all duties and safety orders given by station officer or sub officer. -Administrative duties. -Successful candidate will be expected to participate in training sessions to ensure that basic skills are continuously developed and maintained. -The successful candidate will be required to work shifts. -Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.

APPLICANTS TO NOTE:

• CANDIDATES INVITED FOR INTERFIEW WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMMPLETE SWIMMING, PHYSICAL AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS

SALARY      R 188 604.00 – R 212 124.00 p.a.  (Level 10 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 321 801.76 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2024 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.