City of Cape Town: Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2023

Department: Fire Services

Basic Salary: R189 127 per annum

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred)
• 18 years or older
• Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
• Must be medically and physically fit
• Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
• No Criminal Record
• Must successfully complete the Firefighter 1NFPA 1001, Hazmat Awareness NFPA 1072, Hazmat Operations NFPA 1072 and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution

NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness test

• Reach test (1.9 m)
• 2.4 km run (Males 11 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
• Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m)

NOTE: Candidates who pass the above physical test will

• be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
• be required to submit their fingerprints or identity numbers for the purpose of checking criminal records.
• No other criminal clearances will be acceptable
• be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
• be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing center
• be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test (fear of confined spaces and fear of heights)

Please note: Successfull candidates will sign a non-permanent contract position for duration of training. Candidates will only be appointed to a permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training programme.