Junior Fire Fighter at De Beers Group

PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS:

• Applications are invited from suitable qualified applicants who will be required to perform duties in Fire, Rescue & Emergency Medical Services as stipulated below.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Service, maintenance and record keeping of fire extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants.
• Service, maintenance, stock and record keeping of first-aid equipment.
• Respond to all fire, hazmat, rescue, accident and medical/trauma emergencies.
• Treatment of medical or trauma patient/s according to protocol and transfer patient to Hospital.
• Ensure safe keeping and cleanliness of vehicles, equipment and Fire, Rescue & EMS Services Station.
• Ensure that Emergency vehicles and equipment are in good working order.
• Undertake any other duties as allocated by Station/Fire Officer.
• Report all losses, damages, discrepancies and deficiencies to Station/Fire Officer.
• Abide by the Mine standard operational policies, procedures and Code of Practices.
• Conduct general administrative work.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• Grade 12 certificate
• Code EC (code 14) Driver’s License.
• Professional Driving Permit (PDP) – current active.
• Fire Fighter 1 & HAZMAT Awareness.
• Fire Fighter 2 & HAZMAT Operational.
• Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) – Basic Life Support Practitioner.
• Proof of registration (card) with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as BAA (current active) and CPD compliant (HPCSA letter as proof needed)
• 1-2 years active operational experience in Fire & Rescue Services and/or Emergency Medical Services.
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on Mine.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Communication skills - written, verbal and listening.

The following qualifications will be advantages:

• Fire Search & Rescue, Light Motor Vehicle Rescue, High Angle 1 Rescue, Pump Operator, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA) – Intermediate Life Support Practitioner (HPCSA current active)
• Proto Team member for Underground (active)
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook).

Closing Date:

• 24 October, 2025