Fire Fighter Traineeships 2024

Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Fire Fighter Trainee Programme 2024

The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality in the Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is offering an opportunity for individuals to apply for the 2024 Fire Fighter Trainee Programme.

Programme Details:

• Duration: 18 Months (Fixed Term Contract)
• Stipend: R5000.00 per Month
• Benefits: No municipal benefits will apply (pension, medical aid, etc.), applicants are required to make their arrangements.

About Municipality:

The Municipality, whose name translates to “the beauty of the land” in isiZulu, is located within the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It is derived from Alan Paton’s novel, Cry, The Beloved Country.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Fire Fighter I and II Certificates
• Hazmat Awareness & Operations
• Valid First Aid Level III or BAAA
• Medical Certificate of fitness
• Disaster Management Qualification (added advantage)
• Physically fit and able-bodied
• Expected to undergo a fitness test
• Ability to communicate in English and Isizulu
• No Criminal record or pending cases
• Must not exceed 35 years of age
• Code C1 driver’s license

Key Performance Areas:

• Responding immediately to fire station bells for fire incidents
• Attending emergency medical and hazardous substances incidents
• Ensuring compliance with legislative and Council policies/procedures/standards
• Performing rescue, emergency/disaster operations, and administrative duties
• Maintaining and testing fire-fighting and medical equipment
• Conducting fire safety inspections

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications by:

• Sending a signed letter of application indicating the position applied for, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of certificates, and Identity Document to:

The Municipal Manager, P. O. Box 132, Ixopo, 3276

Or hand-deliver to Ubuhlebezwe Municipality, 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276

Applications should reach the specified address not later than 16h30 on 21 December 2023.

• Fax and email applications will not be accepted.
• For inquiries, contact the HR Officer, Mr. TPI Msani at (039) 201 0385.

Additional Information:

• People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Council reserves the right not to make any appointments for the mentioned position.
• If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.