Mossel Bay Municipality Cadet Firefighter Recruitment 2021

Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons  to apply for the undermentioned vacancy

CADET FIREFIGHTER (PROTECTION SERVICES)

(APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF MOSSEL BAY WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Performing firefighting tasks, rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods
• Resuscitating and treating injured persons
• Participating in public fire and life safety education training by carrying out public demonstrations and visiting communities
• Participating in training drills, simulation exercises and physical fitness training
• Performing maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness
• Wearing fire protection ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated which can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 39°C
• Searching for, finding and rescue-dragging or carrying victims ranging from new-borns up to adults weighing over 200kg to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility

• Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines and/or other hazards
• Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medication or hydration
• Critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments

REQUIREMENTS

• (Relevant proof / documentation must accompany application)
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
• Valid Code B driver’s license
• Physically fit and able-bodied with no cardiac and respiratory anomalies

Medical certificate as proof that applicant may do strenuous work to accompany application

• Able to lift and move heavy weights
• Required to work shifts and overtime with little or no notice
• Required to work at any Fire Station, Fire Service facility or section within the area of jurisdiction as determined by the Senior Manager: Fire, Rescue and Disaster Management Services
• Have no mental phobias related to confined spaces, heights, depths, water, blood, darkness, isolation and deceased persons.

SALARY SCALE:

R119 588.88 – R154 471.56 per annum (T5)

GENERAL:

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected and required to undergo a theoretical and/or practical test, including a driving skills test.

Notwithstanding any representations to the contrary, no employment contract will come into effect  until a written offer has been made by the municipality to, and accepted by, the applicant.