If you’ve always dreamed of serving your community and protecting lives, now is your chance. A Junior Firefighter position is currently open in local government, offering a vital public service career for motivated and courageous individuals.
If you meet the requirements and are passionate about emergency response, this could be your opportunity to join a respected firefighting team.
Job Title: Junior Firefighter
Annual Salary: R256,831.00
Job Level: Level 10, Grade 6
Location: Within the municipal boundaries (exact location to be confirmed in official posting)
Minimum Requirements
To apply for the Junior Firefighter role, candidates must meet the following essential criteria:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- Firefighter 1 and 2 certification
- Hazmat Operations and Awareness qualification
- Valid Code C1 driver’s license
- First Aid Level 3 certification
- Must be 18 years or older
Key Responsibilities
As a Junior Firefighter, you will be responsible for:
- Responding promptly to both emergency and non-emergency calls
- Attending to fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, and other emergencies within the municipal area
- Assisting in clean-up operations after incidents
- Maintaining rescue equipment and ensuring it is always in good working condition
- Cleaning and inspecting fire vehicles and ensuring readiness
- Keeping the fire station clean, organized, and operational
- Performing checks and maintenance on fire hydrants
Core Competencies Required
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Customer-focused service delivery, tailored to meet diverse community needs
- Analytical thinking, with the ability to gather and evaluate information for decision-making
- Persuasiveness and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present effective, acceptable solutions
- Resilience and confidence, especially under pressure or in challenging situations
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and appropriately
- Ethical integrity, including the ability to handle conflicts of interest and act with professionalism
HOW TO APPLY
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Closing Date: 21st May 2025
