Do you have what it takes to become a fire fighter? The city of Cape Town is giving you an opportunity to apply for their Fire Fighter Learner Opportunity.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 24 September, 2021
Learnership Location: Western Cape
Requirements:
- 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
- Successfully complete the Firefighter 1, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution
How to Apply
All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness test
- Reach test (1.9 m)
- 2.4 km run (Males 11minutes and Females 13 minutes)
- Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m)
NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will:
- be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
- be required to submit their fingerprints or identity numbers for the purpose of checking criminal records. No other criminal clearances will be acceptable
- be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
- be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing venue. Special conditions attached to the post:
- Non-permanent contract position for duration of training
- Candidates will only be appointed to a permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training