Fire Fighter Internship Opportunity: Midvaal Local Municipality

Exciting Fire Fighter Internship Opportunity: Midvaal Local Municipality

Internship Title: Fire Fighter Internship (Ref: X16_MN3823/24)

Location: Meyerton, ZA

Closing Date: 20 November 2024 at 12:00

Salary: R 7,888.67 per month (R 94,664.00 per annum; 3-year contract)

About the Midvaal Local Municipality

Midvaal Local Municipality is committed to providing quality services to its community while promoting equal opportunity and enhancing the representativeness of its workforce. We are currently accepting applications for a Fire Fighter Internship to help candidates gain vital experience in fire and rescue operations.

Internship Requirements

To qualify for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Fire 1&2, Hazmat Awareness, and Operations are considered equivalent) or any qualification higher or equivalent to Matric or NQF Level 3.

• First Aid Level 3 or Basic Ambulance Course certification.

• Possess a valid Code C Driver’s License.

• Must be medically and physically fit to conduct operational duties.

• Ability to swim.

• Candidates should not have any phobias (e.g., claustrophobia, acrophobia).

• Previous experience or knowledge related to fire and rescue is an advantage.

• Must be a hardworking and self-disciplined individual.

• Any previous internship experience (3 months) will be considered an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Fire Fighter Intern, your duties will include:

• Responding to daily tasks and orders from the Station Officer.

• Regular attendance at the workplace.

• Testing and checking of fire vehicles and equipment.

• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and vehicles.

• Reporting any malfunctions to the officer on duty.

• Assisting senior personnel in combatting fires by responding to incidents.

• Adhering to command during fire incidents.

• Fighting grass, wildland, and structural fires.

• Protecting property from fires and safeguarding fire equipment.

• Performing control room duties when required.

• Undertaking other tasks assigned by supervisors.

• Participating in rescue operations as necessary.

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to applicants from the Sedibeng region.

• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Applications must promote representativeness in line with employment equity targets.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply via the Midvaal Local Municipality website: www.midvaal.gov.za.

Important Notes

• Travel costs for candidates traveling over 400 km for interviews or assessments will be reimbursed.

• Incomplete, unclear, or illegible CVs and applications without CVs will be disqualified.

• Background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks, and security vetting) will be performed on all shortlisted candidates.

• Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of their qualifications.

• Midvaal Local Municipality values privacy in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Contact Information

For any queries, kindly contact the Human Resources department at (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, or 7557.

Please Note: Due to the expected high volume of applications, we will not acknowledge each application. If you do not receive a response within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful. The council reserves the right not to make an appointment to the above position(s).