Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
City of Cape Town: Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2025
Department: Fire and Rescue Services
Stipend: R 5 961.83 p.m
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
- Candidates must reside within the City of Cape Town
- Only unemployed applicants will be considered
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)
Candidates who pass the physical test will:
- be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
- be required to submit their fingerprints and 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)
How to Apply
Applicants may use any computer with internet access to apply. Smart phones are not compatible with this on-line application process and cannot be used to apply.
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