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City of Cape Town – Fire Fighter Learnerships 2023

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Closing Date: 13 February 2023

City of Cape Town: Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2023

Department: Fire Services

Basic Salary: R189 127 per annum

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
  • Must successfully complete the Firefighter 1NFPA 1001, Hazmat Awareness NFPA 1072, Hazmat Operations NFPA 1072 and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution

NOTE: 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 above physical test will

  • be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
  • be required to submit their fingerprints or identity numbers for the purpose of checking 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 center
  • be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test (fear of confined spaces and fear of heights)

Please note: Successfull candidates will sign a non-permanent contract position for duration of training. Candidates will only be appointed to a permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training programme.

How to Apply

Attach the following in your online Application:

  • A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (no affidavits will be accepted)
  • A recently certified copy of matric certificate

Apply Online for the City of Cape Town: Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2023

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