Fire Safety Officer at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Provides input into plans and co-ordinates in conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager, the activities of the Fire Safety Section and functionality especially with respect to service delivery.
• Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Department.
• Planning and conducting inspections and investigations of industrial, commercial or other occupied premises and/or public facilities to determine compliance to NBRSA and Fire Bylaw.
• Consult and examine with the intent to optimize the design of buildings in respect of fire and life safety.
• Consult and examine with the intent to optimize the design of dangerous goods installations in respect of fire and life safety.
• Disseminates operational and functional information on the short term objectives and current applications and constraints.
• Executes actions to address administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma in Fire Technology or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Fire Investigation certificate.
• Valid Peace Officer certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years relevant operational experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level (e.g.Leading Fire Fighter).
• Computer Literacy