Junior Fire Fighter MN 3586/23 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Basic Fire Fighting course including grass fire fighting.
• Any other qualifications (i.e. Hazmat, Fire Fighter 1 & 2 and First Aid Certificate) will be an added advantage
• Basic ambulance assistant course will be an added advantage.
• Valid code 10 driver’s licence with PDP
• Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Experience or knowledge regarding fire and rescue will be an added advantage.
• Physically fit and able to perform duties associated with the position.
• Must be able to swim.
• Should not have any phobias e.g. claustrophobia, acrophobia etc.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, analytical thinking, empowerment, communication, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, problem solving, office/diary management, strong administrative skills, writing & typing skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• A professional, hardworking, highly motivated, and self-disciplined person with good organisational, interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years’ relevant experience related to Fire fighting.

DUTIES

• Provide a comprehensive firefighting and rescue service to the community.
• Testing and maintenance of equipment.
• Checking if all equipment on vehicles is cleaned and in working condition.
• Compiling all relevant documentation for standard test.
• Completing check list and handing them to the Sub Officer.
• Fire Fighting and rescue work.
• Responding to emergency calls
• Execute all duties and safety orders given by station officer or sub officer.
• Administrative duties.
• Successful candidate will be expected to participate in training sessions to ensure that basic skills are continuously developed and maintained.
• The successful candidate will be required to work shifts.
• Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.