Assistant Firefighters Wanted in Bergrivier Municipal Area

The Bergrivier Municipality is hiring Assistant Firefighters for four towns: Piketberg, Porterville, Velddrif, and Redelinghuys. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to serve their community and gain experience in firefighting and disaster management.

Job Locations:

• Piketberg: 1 person
• Porterville: 1 person
• Velddrif: 1 person
• Redelinghuys: 1 person

Job Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12
• Age: Between 18 and 35 years
• Driving License: Code B or C (advantageous but not mandatory)
• Languages: Competence in at least two official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa – Read, Write, and Speak)
• Criminal Record: No criminal record with a valid police clearance (not older than 3 months)

• Physical and Mental Fitness: Must be in good physical and mental health
• Preference: Given to candidates with basic firefighting training
• Teamwork: Must be able to work well in a team
• Responsibility: High level of responsibility
• Overtime: Willingness to work overtime and on weekends as needed
• Residence: Must reside in the Bergrivier Municipal Area

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Duties:

• Perform basic firefighting and disaster management functions.

Compensation:

Rate: R250 per day

Working Hours: 40 hours per week with a willingness to work weekends as needed

Contract Period: 01 November 2024 – 31 June 2025 (or as agreed)

Recruitment Process:

1. Fitness Test – Requirements:
   • Complete a 2.4km run in under 15 minutes
   • Maximum sit-ups in 1 minute
   • Maximum push-ups in 1 minute
   • Carry 2x25kg foam cans over 50 meters in under 60 seconds
   • Drag a 45mmx30m fire hose under pressure over 30 meters in under 36 seconds
2. Interview Session
   • Candidates must not be afraid of confined spaces, heights, water, blood, or corpses.
   • Willingness to work weekends if required by the duty schedule.

Fitness Test Date:
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, at 09:00
Location: Rhinopark Sportsground, Sarel Cilliers Street, Piketberg.
Note: Latecomers will not be tested.

Candidates must wear comfortable training clothes.

Application Process:

Submit a cover letter with at least two contactable references, a completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel: 022 913 6000 or from the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za), along with:

• A curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages)
• Certified copies of necessary qualification certificates
• Certified copy of your ID and driver’s license (if applicable)

Applications must be submitted to:
Municipal Offices, Piketberg
OR
Posted to:
PO BOX 60, Piketberg, 7320
Attention: Mr. Noel Williams

Closing Date:

Friday, 25 October 2024, at 13:00

Note: No faxes or emails will be accepted.