Assistant Fire Fighters x8 – Hessequa Municipal Area

Hessequa Municipality

Location
Western Cape
Contract
Contract
Minimum qualification
Below matric
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** The Hessequa Municipality is recruiting for eight Assistant Fire Fighter positions within the Hessequa Municipal Area. This role involves frontline firefighting operations, equipment maintenance, and control room duties. **What you will do** * Perform fire-fighting operations * Respond to fires * Check and maintain equipment * Keep vehicles clean and maintained * Assist with clearing fire breaks * Perform control room duties **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 10 Must be able to read and write * Must be 18 years or older * Willing to complete practical and theoretical firefighting training * Be stationed at any Fire Station within the Hessequa Municipal Area * Work overtime and on short notice * No criminal record * Two years’ experience in a similar position, will serve as recommendation. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 or older with at least a Grade 10 education who can read and write. Applicants should be willing to complete practical and theoretical firefighting training, work flexible hours including overtime and short notice, and be prepared to be stationed at any fire station within the Hessequa Municipal Area. A clean criminal record is mandatory, and two years of experience in a similar position is considered a recommendation. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-fire-fighters-x8-hessequa-municipal-area-hessequa-municipality Source: myjobmag

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Job description

Requirements: * Grade 10 Must be able to read and write * Must be 18 years or older * Willing to complete practical and theoretical firefighting training * Be stationed at any Fire Station within the Hessequa Municipal Area * Work overtime and on short notice * No criminal record * Two years’ experience in a similar position, will serve as recommendation. Duties: * Perform fire-fighting operations * Respond to fires * Check and maintain equipment * Keep vehicles clean and maintained * Assist with clearing fire breaks * Perform control room duties. Closing date: 23 October 2026

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