The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of the East Rand region of Gauteng, a large suburban region east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni means "place of peace" in XiTsonga.
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Fire Safety Officer: Inspections & By-Law Enforcement: DEMS20547_2
SAESI Higher certificate in Fire Technology or completed 1st year of National diploma in Fire Technology or any equivalent service-related qualification.
Intermediate Life Support Course with HPCSA Registration.
Fire prevention, Investigation and Safety Strategies Course or similar / equivalent qualification.
Peace Officers Course and SHE Representative Course or equivalent / similar qualification.
Proven experience in Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services environment with 6 years in the field.
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Grade 12
Valid C1 Driver's License with PrDP
SAESI Diploma in Fire Technology or IFE Level 3 in Fire Technology or completed 2nd year of National diploma in Fire Technology or any equivalent service-related qualification.
Basic Life Support Course with HPCSA registration or Level 3 in First Aid
Fire prevention, Investigation and Safety Strategies Course or similar / equivalent qualification.
Peace Officers Course and SHE Representative Course or equivalent / similar qualification.
Proven experience in Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services environment with 6 years in the field.
Core Responsibilities:
Apply existing legislation, national, municipal by-laws and align activities to meet the approved IDP targets of the division.
Ensure proper planning, research, and development so that emergency services performance meets the needs of changing environments.
Preparing inspection reports and processing plan review applications
Investigating complex complaints and ensure that they are resolved.
Evaluating life protection system, equipment provided for life safety, property protection and evaluate compliance for the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials.
Respond to incident scenes, conduct fire cause and origin determination during incidents.
Interacting with the South African Police Services and compile reports to assist in the preparation of cases.
Implement the risk management, governance, and compliance policy.
Comply with the MFMA, standards policies, SOPs to prevent, reduce wastage on financial resources and escalate associated risk.
Manage personnel under command & ensure delegation of duties to subordinate personnel.