Applications Open for the Oudtshoorn Municipality Temporary Firefighter Posts (x16)
Applications Open for the Oudtshoorn Municipality Temporary Firefighter Posts (x16). Oudtshoorn Municipality invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Temporary Firefighter (x16 posts) within its Fire and Emergency Services division.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Proof to be attached)
- 1-year operational experience
- Valid Code C1 (will be an added advantage)
- Firefighter 1 – NFPA 1001 Certification (Proof to be attached)
- Hazmat Awareness – NFPA 472 Certification (Proof to be attached)
- Valid First Aid Level 3 (Proof to be attached)
Requirements
- Physically and mentally fit (medical note to be attached)
- Medical Test NFPA 1582 (medical note to be attached)
- No criminal record
- No fear of heights
- Not claustrophobic
- Good communication skills
- Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
Tests
- 2,4 km run
- Push ups & Sit ups
- Hose drags
- Drum carry
- High Test
- Claustrophobic test
- Must be able to swim
Key Performance Areas
- Rendering of fire and emergency services, as well as rescue operations
- Participate in fire prevention inspections and programs
- Daily maintenance & cleaning of the Fire Station’s building, vehicles and equipment.
- Partake regularly in internal and external training
- Partake in daily drills and physical fitness exercises
- Perform admin duties when prescribed to do so, including completion of vehicle logbooks, incident reports and occurrence books
- Daily inspection of all firefighting and rescue equipment and vehicles.
- Performing duties as prescribed by the senior on duty
- Render standby and overtime duty when required.
- Perform any other duties that may be delegated to him/her.
- Working shift system
- Working overtime on short notice.
- Assist with the completion of all emergency-related reports
Competencies
- Core professional competencies: communication and customer focus, problem solving, negotiation and influencing, resilience, ethics, and professionalism
- Functional competencies: firefighting, rescue operations, special operations (Hazmat, Urban Search and rescue), fire safety and prevention, safety and welfare, emergency medical care, call taking and dispatching
- Public service orientation competencies: interpersonal relationships, service delivery orientation
- Personal competencies: action and outcome orientation, resilience, change readiness, cognitive ability, learning orientation, problem solving
- Management/Leadership competencies: impact and influence, team orientation, direction setting, coaching and mentoring
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit and criminal records be verified.
How to Apply
- Applications must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality.
- Attach a covering letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) and particulars of at least three contactable references.
- Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za.
- Please note that there is an error on our website with regard to submitting applications via the website.
Submit the documents to HR Manager: Support Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn.
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and also reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered.
Closing Date: Friday 15th of August 2025
