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  • Posted: Mar 6, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
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  • Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
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    Station Commander

    Requirements

    • Diploma or graduate diploma in Fire Technology / Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management / Graduate Membership Certificate

    OR

    • Fire Officer 3 Certificate, Fire Inspector 2 Certificate, Plans Examiner 2 Certificate and Operations Division (ICS) Certificate

    OR

    Academic Higher Qualifications:

    • Higher Certificate in Management Fire Technology or 2nd Exit level of 4-Year Tertiary Diploma Fire Service Technology
    • Advanced First Responder (in-dated) or higher level registered with HPCSA (advantageous)
    • Seven (7) years’ operational experience of which three (3) years must be at a Supervisory level of a Platoon Commander
    • Computer literacy
    • Physically fit
    • A valid driver’s licence
    • No criminal record.

    Key Performance Areas

    • Manage a Fire Station consisting of three platoons and related functions with the City of Cape Town
    • Plan response mechanisms and fire safety activities to deal with and prevent fire and emergency incidents
    • Manage and control staff at a Fire Station consisting of three platoons
    • Manage training and skills development and the transfer of skills and knowledge
    • To undertake related and general administrative tasks / duties
    • Manage and control outcomes associated with utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel within the division
    • Manage and monitor Cost Centres and general ledger expenditure so as to ensure compliance the MFMA requirements.  

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO THE POSITION:

    • Required to work at any Fire Station or section within the Area of jurisdiction as determined by the Chief Fire Officer.

    CLOSING DATE 13.03.2026

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    Interested and qualified? Go to City of Cape Town on careers.capetown.gov.za to apply

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