Platoon Commander

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Platoon Commander at Prince Albert Local Municipality. The position involves leading, managing, and supervising personnel during emergency operations, ensuring safety, and taking command at incidents when a senior officer is absent. It also encompasses managing personnel, conducting administrative duties, ensuring equipment and station readiness, participating in fire prevention and community safety initiatives, and coordinating with other departments and agencies. **What you will do** * **Operational Command:** Lead, manage, and supervise personnel during emergency operations, ensuring the safety of all staff and the public. Take command at incidents in the absence of a senior officer, applying the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS). Direct firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials, or law enforcement operations as appropriate. Conduct post-incident evaluations and submit operational reports. * **Personnel Management and Discipline:** Supervise, mentor, and evaluate subordinates to maintain discipline, efficiency, and morale. Facilitate daily briefings, allocate duties, and oversee shift handovers. Identify training needs and recommend staff for development programs. Enforce compliance with the Code of Conduct, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and municipal disciplinary codes. * **Administration and Reporting:** Maintain operational records, occurrence books, and attendance registers. Prepare and submit routine and special reports, including incident, vehicle, and equipment reports. Manage leave schedules, performance assessments, and duty rosters. * **Equipment, Vehicle and Station Readiness:** Ensure readiness, cleanliness, and operational availability of all vehicles, tools, and equipment under command. Conduct inspections and report faults or deficiencies. Maintain station discipline and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures. * **Fire Prevention, Community Safety and Training:** Participate in community awareness and prevention campaigns. Conduct fire safety inspections and assist with enforcement of relevant by-laws and legislation. Deliver or coordinate training sessions for staff and volunteers. * **Interdepartmental and Interagency Coordination:** Liaise with law enforcement, disaster management, traffic, and medical services during incidents. Support joint operations and contribute to integrated service delivery. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * Fire Officer 1 * Firefighter 1 & 2 IFSAC Accredited * Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operations IFSAC Accredited * First Aid level 3 * Pump Operator/Aerial Appliance qualification * Fire Prevention course * Fire Service Instructor IFSAC Accredited * Fire Investigation * High Angle Rescue 1 * Higher Certificate in Fire Technology * 6 years operational experience of which 2 years must be at Senior Firefighter level * Peace Officer Courses * Code C1 Drivers License * Computer literacy MS Office * Good Management, Human Relations, Interpersonal & Communication skills * Ability to give attention to detail and work under pressure * Effective communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 education, extensive fire service accreditations including Fire Officer 1, Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, Fire Service Instructor, Fire Investigation, and High Angle Rescue 1. They should also hold a Higher Certificate in Fire Technology, Peace Officer Courses, a Code C1 Drivers License, and be computer literate with MS Office proficiency. Crucially, applicants must have 6 years of operational experience, with at least 2 years at a Senior Firefighter level. Strong management, human relations, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, alongside attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and effective communication in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/platoon-commander-prince-albert-local-municipality Source: myjobmag

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• At least 6 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• First aid
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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