Manager (Fire Safety) at eThekwini Municipality

• To contribute to the prevention of and the reduction in the incidence and severity of fires and other threatening dangers as well as undertaking the high-level of technical functions associated with fire safety function.
• Manage the disposition and work efficiency of a section of Fire Safety Officers through providing guidance on prioritization of inspections required by legislation, complaints and routine inspections. 
• Provide direction to Fire Safety Officers in advising applicants/architects/engineers on matters related to fire safety in buildings and conduct intensive fire safety  surveys to advise on measures to be taken to minimise risk from fire life and property. 
• Contribute to the development of Fire Safety policies and risk mitigation procedures and conduct researches based on all aspects around fire and safety matters. 
• Collate information on the changing environment, new products and concepts used in building design, advising Fire Safety Officers on measuring new products and concepts against standards and legislation.
• Provide direction to developers on procedures relating to the certification of Fire Safety building materials and disseminates such information to the Branch.
• Determine and implement fire safety measurements, crowd control limits and structural requirement regarding special events. 
• Assist in the delivery of emergency services under abnormal conditions requiring application of the global department resource. 
• Provide technical education including sound engineering practice by ensuring that Architects, Engineers and Building designers apply and implement sound fire safety  practices in their designs for building approvals.

Competencies:

• Community and customer focus.
• Resilience.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Firefighting.
• Fire safety and prevention.
• Safety and welfare.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Service delivery orientation.
• Action and outcome orientation.
• Learning orientation.
• Problem solving.
• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements:

• Diploma in Fire Technology or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Fire Investigation certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 11 years relevant operational experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level (e.g. Station Commander).
• Computer literacy.

Special Conditions:

• Must be prepared to work anywhere within the area of authority having jurisdiction.
• Must perform standby duties and perform duties outside normal office hours.
• Must be prepared to undergo psychometric and or work sample assessment(s).
• Advances from Station Commander level.

Physical Requirements:

• Must satisfy the medical standards prescribed by the Department.