City of Cape Town: Firefighter Traineeship Proramme 2020
Closing Date: 14 February 2020
Stipend: Basic Salary R163 948p.a
Ref: SS 1/20
Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred)
- 18 years or older
- Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
- Must be medically and physically fit
- Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
- No Criminal Record
- Successful candidates must be available to start training on 1June 2020
- Successfully complete the Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution
Please Note:
Candidates need to pass a Fire and Rescue standard physical assessment comprising of the following:
- Practical assessment comprising:
assessment | Male | Female |
Height Reach Test | 1.9m | 1.9m |
2.4 km run | Complete under 11 min | complete under 13 minutes |
Pushups | Complete 30 in 60 seconds | Complete 20 under 60 seconds |
Situps | complete 30 under 60 seconds | Complete 20 under 60 seconds |
Dead load carry | 2x25KG over a distance of 100m | 2x25KG over a distance of 100m |
- Acrophobia and Claustrophobia tests.
- Candidates must also pass a written assessment (Mathematics and comprehension), interview,medical evaluation and substance abuse test PRIOR to appointment.
Special conditions attached to the post:
- Non-permanent contract position for duration of training
- Candidates will only be appointed to permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training programme
- Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
How to Apply
To be considered for these positions and participate in the assessments, applicants must follow the instructions as detailed below:
If your surname starts with | Date |
A, B, C, D, E | 10 February 2020 |
F, G, H, I, J, | 11 February 2020 |
K,L, M, | 12 February 2020 |
N,O, P, Q | 13 February 2020 |
R, S T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z | 14 February 2020 |
53 Berkley Rd,Ndabeni(old abattoir premises) Gates close at 08:30 Strictly no late coming will be allowed | |
Original ID Document Recently certified copy of ID (not older than 6 months) Original Grade 12 Certificate Recently certified copy of Grade 12 certificate (not older than 6 months) Statement of results only accepted for 2019Matriculants (original & certified copy) PT clothes, running shoes Participants to provide own refreshments for the day. Be prepared for all weather conditions. | |
No correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful applicants or with third parties. |