Requirements

• Grade 12
• Proof of completion of a FF1 course
• Medically, physically and mentally fit
• No criminal record (to be done by the Local Criminal Record Centre, proof thereof should be provided by shortlisted candidates).
• Must reside in Stellenbosch Municipal Area and remain a resident in the Stellenbosch Municipal Area for the duration of employment (proof of address and Affidavit to be submitted).
• Added Advantage: Valid Code B driver’s license.

Skills & Competencies

• Good interpersonal, problem solving and good communication skills in two of the three official
  languages of the Western Cape Province (English, Afrikaans and Xhosa)
• Good health
• Have no mental phobias related to claustrophobia (confined spaces), acrophobia (heights),
• bathophobia (depths), aquaphobia (water), hemophobia (blood), Achluophobia (darkness), Autophobia (isolation) and necrophobia (corpses).

Special condition/s:

• The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key performance areas in this post necessitate that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied with no cardiac and respiratory anomalies.
• All applicants will therefore be subjected to physical fitness tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks associated with responding to and dealing with firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining firefighting equipment and apparatus, maintaining fire station facilities and related work as required under appropriate supervision in order to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the municipality in accordance with the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987)

Additional Information

• Applications, clearly marked and accompanied by the application form, a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, licenses and the details of contactable referees, must be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality at the following email address specifically linked to the above Directorate.
• Your application must be completed on an official application form of Stellenbosch Municipality and will not be considered if not submitted.
• Application forms can be found on the Stellenbosch Municipal website.
• Applications for the above-mentioned vacancy must be sent via the given email.
• If not, it will not be considered.
• No hand-delivered or posted applications will be considered.
• Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications, criminal records and must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process.
• Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned.
• Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application.
• Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
• The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process.
• If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• For more details on vacancies, visit our website www.stellenbosch.gov.za.
• The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.

Ref No

• FF1-12

Remuneration

• R174 899.90 – R227 049.79 Plus benefits

Enquiries

• Job related enquiries: Mr Wayne Smith 021 808 8771
• General Enquiries: Ms Lucretia Koegelenberg 021 808 8102 or Ms Evan Williams 021 808 8059 or Ms Lisa Patience 021 808 8064

Centre

• FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
• COMMUNITY AND PROTECTION SERVICES

Duration

• 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Application Form

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For Attention

• Human Resource Management Services

Email Application

• [email protected]