Station Commander at City of Cape Town

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