Fire Fighters Learnership 2024

🔥 Exciting Opportunity: Fire Fighters Learnership 2024! 🔥

Are you ready to embark on an adventurous career path that makes a real difference in your community? The Fire Fighters Learnership 2024 is now open for applications! This is your chance to learn essential firefighting skills while contributing to the safety and well-being of your community.

About the Learnership:

The Fire Fighters Learnership program offers aspiring individuals the opportunity to train and develop skills needed for a successful career in firefighting. Participants will gain valuable experience in various aspects of fire safety and emergency response.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: 

  • Grade 12.

  • Must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).

  • Must undergo a medical test in accordance with NFPA 1582 guidelines.

  • A valid Code C1 driver’s license is required.

• Experience: 

  • No prior experience necessary, but candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age.

• Language Skills: 

  • Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa) – speaking, reading, and writing.

• Physical and Mental Fitness: 

  • Candidates must be physically fit and able to operate under extreme conditions and temperatures.

  • Pass a departmental physical test upon entry and annually thereafter.

  • No internal phobias related to confined spaces, heights, water, blood, darkness, isolation, or corpses.

• Clear Criminal Record: 

  • A police clearance document not older than three (3) months must accompany your application.

Job Purpose:

As a Fire Fighter Learner, you will perform various tasks associated with firefighting and emergency services, including:

• Responding to emergency incidents.

• Rendering basic medical care.

• Maintaining fire fighting equipment and facilities.

• Assisting with public education and safety initiatives.

Key Performance Areas:

Once training and minimum qualifications have been achieved, successful candidates will:

• Engage in firefighting operations under the mentorship of senior officers.

• Prepare for emergency incidents and support community safety efforts.

• Maintain safety and operational efficiency at emergency incidents.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience and training.

• Community Service: Play a vital role in protecting lives and property.

• Career Opportunities: Build a foundation for a rewarding career in firefighting or emergency services.

How to Apply:

Ready to take the plunge into a rewarding career?

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• A completed application form (available upon request).

• A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (directors, subordinates, or peers).

• Certified copies of qualifications, ID document, driver’s license, and your Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 3 pages).

Send your application to the Municipal Offices in the Bergrivier area within the closing date.

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Join the Fire Fighters Learnership 2024 and become part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference! 🌟