The Capricorn District Municipality invites interested and eligible applicants to apply for the following roles.
POSITION: JUNIOR FIRE FIGHTER X8
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
LEVEL: 11
SALARY SCALE: R229 816.92 – R255 901.08 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
WORKSTATION: BLOUBERG (X 2), LEPELLE – NKUMPI (X 4) AND MOLEMOLE (X 2)
REFERENCE NUMBER: BLOUBERG (COM072/24), LEPELLE – NKUMPI (COM073/24), MOLEMOLE (COM074/24),
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Code 10 driver’s license
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES: Must be able to work in a semi-military environment and be disciplined
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Render effective firefighting, rescue, and special services in the Capricorn District Municipality; respond to fires, accidents scenes, hazardous material incidents and other emergency calls within the municipal boundaries; monitor that vehicles and equipment are in working order; and reporting any fault.
POSITION: FIRE FIGHTER X4
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
LEVEL: 10
SALARY SCALE: R261 134.66 – R296 185.69 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
WORKSTATION: (BLOUBERG (X 2), (LEPELLE – NKUMPI X 1), (MOLEMOLE X1)
REFERENCE NUMBER: BLOUBERG (COM075/24), LEPELLE – NKUMPI (COM076/24), MOLEMOLE (COM077/24),
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12, Fire Fighting 1 certificate, Hazmat Awareness, Code 10 (C1) driver’s license; 02 years’ experience as a Junior Fire Fighter. Must be physically fit.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES: Must be able to work in semi-military environment and be disciplined
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Render effective firefighting, rescue, and special services in the Capricorn Municipal jurisdictional area; perform inspection and maintenance of all firefighting and rescue equipment; attend all prescribed group activities; attend parades (properly dressed and punctual); report any faults of fire and rescue equipment; inspect vehicles daily; host demonstrations to schools and the public; follow daily station routines, schedules, training, exercises, maintenance and cleaning, and take responsibility for all related duties as required.
POSITION: LEADING FIRE FIGHTER X6
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
LEVEL: 8
SALARY SCALE: R367 606.59 – R406 042.00 (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)
WORKSTATION: (BLOUBERG (X 2), (LEPELLE – NKUMPI X 1), (MOLEMOLE X3)
REFERENCE NUMBER: BLOUBERG (COM078/24), LEPELLE – NKUMPI (COM079/24), MOLEMOLE (COM080/24),
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12, Higher certificate in fire technology / T2 qualification in fire technology, Fire Fighter 2, Hazmat Operations, Ability to operate a pump, Code 10(C1) drivers’ license. 05 years’ experience as a Senior Fire Fighter.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTRIBUTES: Expected to attend specialized training courses as and when required by the municipality; work at fire scenes and other emergencies, may involve strenuous physical exertion, often under very adverse climatic conditions with hazards and dangers that could result in serious injury; must be able to drive and operate fire apparatus and have a valid heavy vehicle license; and must be able to work in semi-military environment.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Interact with employees to provide on-the-job training, clarify work method and requirements and correct deviations through the provision of “on-the-job” demonstration of activities and applications; responsible for the safe and efficient operation and driving of fire apparatus; monitor compliance with council policy, relevant legislation and daily activity requirements; monitor employee attendance, overtime, shift allocation and absenteeism, (Including monitoring if employees are in a fit state to perform their duties); report unsatisfactory performance to the Station Officer; escalate vehicle and equipment faults and damage indicated by Fire Fighters, and conduct spot checks where necessary
Monitor if vehicles and equipment are properly maintained in accordance with council policy or vehicle and equipment manufacturing requirements; monitor that fire officers’ conduct regular checks and take responsibility for the working order of all equipment, fleet and facilities; conduct site visits to specific areas, using motorized transport or walking, to locate and identify problems and/or perform “critical point” inspections in accordance with preventative maintenance program requirements; communicate with the Station Officer, detailing nature and extent of problems or deviations in operations that have been identified; advise Station Officer of equipment / fleet / facilities requirements on a pro-active basis to initiate timely maintenance, replacement or repair of tools, equipment, fleet or facilities; and provide guidance to employees on the use and management of vehicles and equipment (checking tyres, checking water level in tanks, checking that fire hydrants are in working order and refilled).
CLOSING DATE: 24 JANAUARY 2025