APPLY

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC: Schools) or National Senior Certificate (NSC: FET Colleges) or National Certificate (Vocational) 4 with Mathematics as a passed subject
• Must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years
• Must not suffer from Acrophobia and Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces or heights)
• Medically and physically fit
• Ability to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
• No criminal record and must be drug free
• A valid Code B (08) driver ’ s licence is preferable
• Currently unemployed
• Only South African citizens residing in the Cape Metropole area (proof will be required)
• Currently not participating in a learnership programme
• Must not be involved in any other studies from 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2020

Key Performance Areas

• Candidates will be required to successfully complete the required training for Fire Fighters, namely: Occupational Certificate: Fire Fighter (Curriculum Code 5411010001, NQF Level: 4 Credits: 148, Learnership Number 14Q140040001494).
• Candidates need to pass a physical and written assessment comprising of the following:
• Reach test (1,9M)2.4 km run (11min for male and 13 minutes for female participants)Push ups (30 in 1 minute)
• Situps (30 in 1 minute)
• Dead load carries (2 x 25kg over a distance of 100m)
• Acrophobia test (successfully climb 3 stories and return to ground level on a ladder supported against a wall)
• Claustrophobia test (successfully complete the confined space circuit unassisted)
• Candidates must also pass a written assessment (Mathematics with a pass mark of 50%) and (Comprehension with a pass mark of 70%)
• Candidates must also pass a behavioural assessment and medical evaluation prior to appointment Special conditions applicable to the post:
  • Non permanent contract position
  • Required to wear a uniform
  • Applicants need to be able to complete all functions of the fire fighter post
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How To Apply

To be considered for these positions and participate in the assessments, applicants must follow the instructions as detailed below:

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Original South African Identity Document
• Original National Senior Certificate (NSC: Schools or National Senior Certificate (NSC: FET Colleges) or National Certificate (Vocational)
• Certified copy of South African Identity Document (not older than 6 months)
• Certified copy of National Senior Certificate (NSC: Schools) or National Senior Certificate (NSC: FET Colleges) or National Certificate (Vocational) 4 (not older than 6 months)
• PT clothes and running shoes
• Participants to provide their own water and refreshments for the day
• Be prepared for all weather conditions