Fire Safety Officer at eThekwini Municipality

Special Conditions    

• Must be prepared to work anywhere within the eThekwini Municipal Area
• Must be prepared to undergo occupational assessment(s)
• The incumbent will be required to perform standby duties outside of normal working hours

Physical Requirements

• Agility in moving over uneven grades
• Must satisfy medical standard for appointment
• Must be physically capable of performing the functions of the post

Job Purpose    

• Responsible for the prevention of and the reduction in the incidence and severity of fires and other threatening dangers

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.

Competencies    

• Problem solving
• Negotiation and influencing
• Communication
• Fire safety and prevention
• Safety and welfare
• Interpersonal relationships
• Service delivery orientation
• Action and outcome orientation
• Resilience
• Cognitive ability
• Learning orientation
• Coaching and mentoring

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

Deadline:31st October,2025