Full job description
BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing,
community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.
Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately an hour’s drive from Cape Town currently has the following
vacancy and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements. (Women and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to also apply.)
VACANCY INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
RE-ADVERTISE:
FIRE FIGHTER (VELDDRIF)
DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES
REF: GD183/381/VD
Qualifications: Grade 12 or higher; Fire Fighter I & II course; Hazmat awareness; First Aid Level 2; Physically and mentally fit; Medical Test NFPA 1582; No criminal record; Hazmat operational / Fire & Rescue; relevant Fire Firefighter certificate; and Code C1 driver’s license
Experience: Three (3) years’ operational experience
Requirements: Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa- Speak,
Read and Write) Good communication skills Interpersonal skills Ability to function under stress / pressure Ability to make independent decisions Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies Good sight, hearing and speech ability
Ability to perform manual operations and duties on foot Have no phobias related to acrophobia (heights), hydrophobia (water) or claustrophobia (confined spaces).
Job Purpose: Performs tasks / activities associated with firefighting services, responding to emergencies, rescue and damage control and property preservation under direction and supervision of the immediate superior through the implementation of standard operating procedures, established protocols and directives.
Key Performance Areas: Performs firefighting operational duties associated with the prevention of the outbreak or spreading of a fire, the fighting or extinguishment of a fire and the rescue of lives Performs testing, maintenance and cleaning functions on emergency vehicles, equipment and station facilities, hydrants and hose reels as directed Participates in continuous training in fire suppression, prevention and inspection through both simulated and on-the-job exercises Perform administrative duties related to facility, vehicle and equipment testing and maintenance Subject to level of competency, safely and effectively drive and operate fire response apparatus as driver / operator Co-ordinates and controls tasks/activities associated with subordinate personnel performance, productivity and discipline Promoting the sharing of knowledge to enhance the collective capacity and skills of officials Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.
The Competency Framework for this position is a Fire and Rescue Competency Level 2 as stipulates in Annexure A of the Municipal
Staff Regulations Government Notice R890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 comprises of the following competencies:
Core Professional Functional Public Service Orientation Personal Management/ Leadership
Competencies
Community and Fire fighting Interpersonal Action and Impact and influence customer focus Rescue operations relationships outcome Team orientation Problem solving Special operations Service delivery orientation Direction setting Negotiation and (hazmat, urban orientation Resilience Coaching and influencing search and rescue) Change readiness mentoring Resilience Fire safety and Cognitive ability Communication prevention Learning Safety and welfare orientation Emergency medical care Call taking and dispatch
Salary: R 218 136.00 per annum (T08 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
Enquiries: Mr N Williams at 022 913 6006
GENERAL:
1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality, including a housing allowance for home owners, subject to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.
3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.
4. All appointments are subjected to Police clearance which means that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us permission to obtain a Police clearance.
5. Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.
7. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
8. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.
9. Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process and where necessary, write a trade test.
10. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirmed that the information you have provide to us is true, correct and up to date.
11. Only applications within the Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013) will be considered.
12. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest and aperformance agreement (where applicable) with the employer.
A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed
prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 9136000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) with
certified copies of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers Licence and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3
pages), (only one post per application form) to reach Municipal Offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville
& Velddrif) within the municipal area or posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg,
7320, for the attention of Mr DF Verhoog, to reach him by no later than the closing date.
You should note that the Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and
are received late or not at all. The onus is still on you to ensure that your application reaches the municipality before the
NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
ADV H LINDE 13 CHURCH STREET
MUNICIPAL MANAGER P O BOX 60
PIKETBERG
MN280 /2024 7320