Platoon Commander (Permanent) at Breede Valley Municipality

Job Purpose:

• Performs various supervisory, administrative and technical tasks associated with emergency service delivery, fire station management, operations and maintenance, fire and life safety and training to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient emergency services to save lives and property as far as possible in terms of the Fire Brigade Services Act (99 of 1987).

Duties:

• Provides an effective and efficient emergency Fire and Rescue Service operational response.Minimizes the risk of the loss of life and property in terms of the Fire Safety by Law and Fire Brigade Services Act. Ensure full readiness of emergency response to the public. Complies with policies, programmes and procedures so as to maintain firefighter operational readiness index and qualification profiles. Supervises testing and maintenance operations of equipment in accordance with departmental operational guidelines and procedures. Ensure that human resources needs are identified and attended to, supporting the accomplishment of laid down objectives and compliance with specific standards in terms of productivity and performance. Ensures that efficient and timely supervision of subordinates are maintained, and that departmental policies and orders are complied with. Ensure a safe and healthy workspace for all employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• SAESI Higher Certificate in Fire Technology or equivalent
• First Aid (Level 3) or equivalent
• 4 years continuous service in a recognized Fire Services environment
• Valid Code C1 Driver’s License with PrDP
• Computer Skills (MS Word)
• Excellent written and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
• Good organizational skills
• Good decision-making abilities to prevent serious impacts on lives and property
• Attention to detail
• No criminal record
• Physical and mentally fit

Deadline:18th September,2025