- Ref: SS 60/18 Ext
- Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC: Schools) or National Senior Certificate (NSC: FET Colleges) or National Certificate (Vocational) 4 with Mathematics as a passed subject
- Must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years
- Must not suffer from Acrophobia and Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces or heights)
- Medically and physically fit
- Ability to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
- No criminal record and must be drug free
- A valid Code B (08) driver ’ s licence is preferable
- Currently unemployed
- Currently not participating in a learnership programme
- Must not be involved in any other studies from 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2020
- Key Performance Areas
- Candidates will be required to successfully complete the required training for Fire Fighters, namely: Occupational Certificate: Fire Fighter (Curriculum Code 5411010001, NQF Level: 4 Credits: 148, Learnership Number 14Q140040001494).
- Candidates need to pass a physical and written assessment comprising of the following:
- Reach test (1,9M)2.4 km run (11min for male and 13 minutes for female participants)Push ups (30 in 1 minute)
- Situps (30 in 1 minute)
- Dead load carries (2 x 25kg over a distance of 100m)
- Acrophobia test (successfully climb 3 stories and return to ground level on a ladder supported against a wall)
- Claustrophobia test (successfully complete the confined space circuit unassisted)
- Candidates must also pass a written assessment (Mathematics with a pass mark of 50%) and (Comprehension with a pass mark of 70%)
- Candidates must also pass a behavioural assessment and medical evaluation prior to appointmentSpecial conditions applicable to the post:
- Non permanent contract position
- Required to wear a uniform
- Applicants need to be able to complete all functions of the fire fighter post
- How To Apply
- To be considered for these positions and participate in the assessments, applicants must follow the instructions as detailed below:
- REPORT TO:
- 53 Berkley Road, Ndabeni (old abattoirs premises) by no later than 08h00. No latecomers will be accepted.
- DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Original South African Identity Document
- Original National Senior Certificate (NSC: Schools or National Senior Certificate (NSC: FET Colleges) or National Certificate (Vocational)
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document (not older than 6 months)
- Certified copy of National Senior Certificate (NSC: Schools) or National Senior Certificate (NSC: FET Colleges) or National Certificate (Vocational) 4 (not older than 6 months)
- PT clothes and running shoes
- Participants to provide their own water and refreshments for the day
- Be prepared for all weather conditions
