Closing Date: 13 February 2023
Learnership Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Department: Fire Services
Basic Salary: R189 127 per annum
The City of Cape Town invites unemployed youth to apply for Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2023 / 2024.
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 to check 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: Successful candidates will sign a non-permanent contract position for the duration of training. Candidates will only be appointed to a permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training program.
How to apply
Attach the following to your online Application:
- A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (no affidavits will be accepted)
- A recently certified copy of the matric certificate