Fire Station Officer: Operations at Dawid Kruiper Municipality

Reference Number: K31/2025
Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a three-year Higher Diploma in Fire Technology
• Fire Fighter I and II
• Officer-level qualification (e.g., Fire Officer I / Fire Services Management Certificate)
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
• Minimum of 7 years of operational experience in a fire and rescue environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Fire Brigade Services Act, Disaster Management Act, and the
• Occupational Health and Safety Act)
• Physically and mentally fit to perform emergency duties
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and be available for standby duty
• Computer literacy

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervise the operational readiness of the fire station and all resources
• Lead teams during fires, rescue operations, and hazardous materials incidents
• Conduct shift meetings, plan tasks, and ensure proper shift handovers
• Inspect vehicles, equipment, and personal protective gear (PPE)
• Complete and verify operational reports, incident documentation, and station logbooks
• Provide in-service training and develop junior firefighters
• Enforce all applicable legislation, policies, and procedures
• Serve as incident commander when necessary
• Participate in community awareness campaigns on fire safety
• Work according to municipal standards and comply with performance management systems

Salary Scale:
R 506,328 – R 545,616 per annum
Benefits: As applicable to a Category B Local Authority