Firefighters (x76): City of Tshwane

Firefighters (x76)

Leading Firefighter (76 POSTS)

Location: Tshwane regions

Closing Date: Not indicated

Job purpose

To render an effective and efficient day-to-day fire operations service

Grade 12
Basic Ambulance Course with a current Health Professions Council of South Africa registration
Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter 2
Hazmat First Responder: Awareness Level and Hazmat First Responder: Operational Level
A valid Code C driving licence (to be declared competent to drive or operate a Code C licenced vehicle, competency to be confirmed annually)
At least three years’ applicable experience in a fire and rescue environment
Physical fitness and health
Must pass physical capability test
Must pass medical evaluation
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Willingness to be assigned to any geographical fire station in Tshwane
Willingness and ability to be on standby and work after hours on weekends and public holidays

Physical and mental fitness
Physical capability to operate under operational requirements and external conditions
Capacity to operate under extremely stressful and often traumatic conditions
Ability to perform under physically threatening situations and social trauma
Demonstration of high-level hand-eye coordination
No fear of heights or closed or tight spaces
Having integrity
Decisiveness
Intelligence
Patience
Being energetic
Innovative thinking skills
Willingness to accept responsibility

Perform a variety of tasks associated with responding to rescue and firefighting incidents
Render basic emergency medical care
Practise fire prevention
Operate and maintain firefighting equipment, apparatus and fire station facilities