Fire Ops South Africa Fire Fighter Learnerships
Directorate: Safety And Security
Department: Fire Services
Basic Salary: R 199 340 Pa
Eligibility: Internal And External Candidates
Reference Number: SS 10/24 Ext
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred)
- 18 years or older
- Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
- Must be medically and physically fit
- Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
- No Criminal Record
Additional Requirements:
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness test
- Reach test (1.9 m)
- 2.4 km run (Males 11 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
- Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m)
NOTE:
Candidates who pass the physical test will:
- Be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
- Be required to submit their fingerprints or identity numbers to check criminal records. No other criminal clearances will be acceptable
- Be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
- Be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing centre
- Be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test (fear of confined spaces and fear of heights)
Special conditions attached to the post:
- Non-permanent contract position for the duration of training
- Candidates will only be appointed to a permanent Learner Fire position
- Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training programme, which includes the successful completion of the Firefighter 1NFPA 1001, Hazmat Awareness NFPA 1072, Hazmat Operations NFPA 1072 and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution
- Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
How to Apply:
By submitting your application for a position, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.
Applicants must apply online via eRecruitment.
Online applications must include the submission of:
- A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (no affidavits will be accepted)
- A recently certified copy of the matric certificate
Please note that no hard copy or emailed applications will be accepted.
- Applicants may use any computer with internet access to apply.
- Smartphones are not compatible with this online application process and cannot be used to apply.
- Applicants may use a Smart Cape computer at the City of Cape Town
- If they are a library member.
- To become a library member, you will need to apply for membership at a library with your ID and proof of residence.
Closing Date: 30 September 2025