Oudtshoorn Municipality Temporary Firefighter Training 2025
Listing Reference: Oudtshoorn/TempFire2025
Listing Status: Open
Company: Oudtshoorn Municipality
Location: Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa
Remuneration: R5,555.10 per month
Closing Date: Not specified (Apply as soon as possible)
Introduction
Oudtshoorn Municipality Temporary Firefighter Training 2025 Oudtshoorn Municipality invites qualified and dedicated individuals to apply for Temporary Firefighter positions (x16 posts) in its Fire and Emergency Services Division. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about community safety, emergency services, and public protection. The municipality seeks candidates who are committed to excellence, physical fitness, and public service.
These roles will play a critical part in supporting the municipality’s efforts to provide swift and professional responses to fire, rescue, and emergency situations. Candidates must be prepared to work under pressure, in challenging environments, and during high-stress incidents.
What is Senral?
Senral does not apply to this specific listing. This section is usually reserved for explaining the function or mission of a company, but in this case, the employer is the Oudtshoorn Municipality, responsible for delivering public services to the community, including fire and emergency response.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric (attach certified copy as proof)
- Minimum of 1-year operational firefighting experience
- Valid First Aid Level 3 Certificate (attach proof)
- Firefighter 1 – NFPA 1001 Certification (attach proof)
- Hazmat Awareness – NFPA 472 Certification (attach proof)
- Valid Code C1 driver’s licence (advantageous but not mandatory)
- Physically and mentally fit (must attach recent medical note)
- NFPA 1582 Medical Test compliance (attach medical note)
- No criminal record
- No fear of heights and not claustrophobic
- Effective communication skills
- Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa)
Physical Tests
Applicants must be physically capable and able to successfully complete:
- 2.4 km run
- Push-ups and sit-ups
- Hose drags
- Drum carry
- High test
- Claustrophobia test
- Swimming test
Role Responsibility
- Provide fire suppression, rescue services, and emergency response during incidents
- Take part in fire safety inspections and community fire prevention education programmes
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of fire station facilities, vehicles, and equipment
- Engage in regular training, drills, and physical fitness activities
- Complete administrative duties including filling in logbooks, writing incident reports, and maintaining occurrence books
- Conduct daily inspections of firefighting and rescue equipment
- Fulfill standby duties, work shifts, and perform overtime when needed
- Assist in the preparation and compilation of emergency and incident-related reports
Skills and Attributes
Core Competencies:
- Strong communication abilities
- Customer service orientation
- Resilience and problem-solving
- High ethical standards and professionalism
Functional Competencies:
- Skilled in firefighting operations
- Competent in rescue operations and emergency response
- Knowledge of hazardous materials procedures (Hazmat)
- Experience in urban search and rescue
- Understanding of fire prevention practices
- Basic emergency medical care
- Dispatching knowledge and ability
Public Service Orientation:
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong focus on service delivery
Personal Competencies:
- Action-driven mindset
- Adaptability in high-pressure scenarios
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Leadership Competencies:
- Team player
- Ability to coach and support peers
How to Apply?
All applications must be submitted using the official Oudtshoorn Municipality Application Form, available on the municipality’s website or at their offices.
Submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Detailed and updated CV
- Certified copies of qualifications and ID (not older than 3 months)
- Contact details of at least three referees
- Required certifications (Firefighter 1, Hazmat Awareness, First Aid)
- Medical notes for physical and mental fitness
Delivery Options:
- Hand Deliver To: HR Manager: Support Services, Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn.
- Post To: P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (Attention: Recruitment & Selection Section)
Important Notes:
- No emailed or faxed applications will be accepted
- Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification
- If you do not hear from the municipality within 30 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Oudtshoorn Municipality is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from designated groups to apply
Applications must be submitted on the official Oudtshoorn Municipality application form (available at www.oudtshoorn.gov.za) and include:
