The Dawid Kruiper Municipality invites qualified and motivated individuals to apply for the position of Learner Firefighter in the Fire Services Department. Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate, a clean criminal record, and be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Applicants should be physically fit and ready to participate in firefighting, rescue operations, equipment maintenance, fire prevention campaigns, and training exercises. Certified copies of qualifications and the prescribed application form must be submitted by the closing date. Interested applicants can obtain forms from the Municipal Offices in Upington and submit their applications by hand or by post.

Position: Learner Firefighter (x4)
Directorate: Community Services
Department: Fire Services
Reference Number: K31/2025
Salary: R 214,584 – R 241,116 per annum
Location: Upington, Northern Cape

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Valid driver’s license (advantageous)
• No criminal record (Clean SAP69)
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Physical fitness to perform duties, subject to a fitness evaluation test

Key Performance Areas

• Participate in firefighting and rescue operations
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of firefighting equipment and vehicles
• Assist in fire prevention campaigns
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of the fire station
• Support control room operations during the absence of operators
• Actively engage in training exercises and drills

Salary Scale

• R 214,584 – R 241,116 per annum

Benefits

• Benefits applicable to a Category B Local Authority

Application Process

• Certified copies of qualifications must accompany all applications.
• Prescribed application forms are available at the Municipal Offices, Upington.
• Alternatively, complete CVs with the prescribed application form may be submitted as follows:
  • By Post:
    The Senior Manager: Human Resources
    Dawid Kruiper Municipality
    Private Bag X6003
    Upington, 8800
  • By Hand:
    Applications must be submitted in the application box in the foyer of the Municipality.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The Dawid Kruiper Municipality reserves the right not to fill the position.

Enquiries

• Contact Mrs. N Howley at (054) 3387038 for further details.

Note

• If applicants have not been invited for an interview within six weeks of the closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful.