Junior Fire Fighter (X1)
Central Karoo District Municipality
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
- Not stated — check the original listing
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In brief
Overview This role is for a Junior Fire Fighter (X1) at the Central Karoo District Municipality. The municipality is situated in the Karoo with its base in Beaufort West and comprises three local municipalities: Laingsburg, Prince Albert, and Beaufort West. The Junior Fire Fighter will be responsible for fire suppression, rescue efforts, emergency medical attention, and maintaining equipment within the Environment Health and Safety job field in the Western Cape. What you will do * Suppress and control fires in structures and other locations using specialised knowledge and tools. * Conduct rescue efforts for individuals involved in accidents. * Provide emergency medical attention. * Participate in fire and life safety training and preparation. * Conduct upkeep on vehicles, equipment, and the fire station. * Perform basic administrative functions. * Perform apparatus and machinery operation. * Operate a variety of vehicles, light and heavy driven machinery up to level of certification. * Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and safe application of duties. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualifications & Certifications**: * Grade 12 or higher (Matric) * Firefighter I course * Hazmat Awareness * First Aid Level 3 * **Experience**: * One (1) year minimum operational experience * **Licences**: * Code: EB Driver's Licence * **Physical & Medical**: * Physically and Mentally fit * Medical Test NFPA 1582 * **Other**: * No criminal record * **Key Competencies**: * Community and Customer Focus * Problem Solving * Negotiation and Influencing * Resilience * Communication * Ethics and Professionalism * **Job Specifics**: * Job Type: Full Time * Location: Western Cape * Job Field: Environment Health and Safety Who should apply This role is suitable for a physically and mentally fit individual with a Grade 12 qualification or higher, possessing at least one year of operational experience in firefighting. The ideal candidate will hold a Firefighter I course, Hazmat Awareness, First Aid Level 3, and a Code EB Driver's Licence, with no criminal record. They should demonstrate strong competencies in community and customer focus, problem-solving, negotiation, resilience, communication, ethics, and professionalism, and be prepared for full-time work in the Environment Health and Safety field in the Western Cape. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-fire-fighter-x1-central-karoo-district-municipality Source: myjobmag
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