Senior Fire Training Officer at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• A secondary qualification plus a Higher Certificate in Fire Technology or equivalent (M+1).
• A Basic Ambulance course.
• Computer literate in MS Office Applications.
• Accreditation as an Assessor and Moderator (Statutory Requirement ).
• Fire Service Instruction 1 course.
• Up to four years' relevant experience in a professional Fire Services.
• Valid Code EC Drivers' Licence with PePD ( Professional Driving Permit).

Key attributes and competencies:

• Must have a good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meat critical / conflicting deadlines.
• Incumbent must be physically and mentally fit and able to handle the following stress factors:
• the handling of equipment during demonstrations and operations in excess of 20 kg's.
• working at heights/in confined spaces.
• hazardous conditions during emergency operations.
• standing and walking whilst presenting training programmes.
• Must have good presentation and report writing skills.

Job purpose:

• To enhance the performance and development of Fire and Emergency Services and public sector personnel through effective training interventions and public awareness programmes.