Just In: Junior Firefighters – Firefighters – Senior Firefighters Wanted At Knysna Municipality

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Just In: Junior Firefighters – Firefighters – Senior Firefighters Wanted At Knysna Municipality

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Just In: Junior Firefighters – Firefighters – Senior Firefighters Wanted At Knysna Municipality

 

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in
our dynamic organization:

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
 Grade twelve (12)
 Valid driver’s license – EB or C1
 Required to work shifts (and overtime with little or no notice)
 Required to work at any fire station within the area of jurisdiction
 Candidate must not suffer from any phobias related to confined spaces, water, heights, blood, deceased
persons, depth
 Able to lift and move heavy weights
 Must be physically fit with no cardiac or respiratory anomaliesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
 Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
 Accredited Fire Fighter One Certificate
 Accredited Hazmat Awareness Certificate

 Valid First Aid Level 3 Certificate
 Valid C1
 Two years firefighting experience in a recognised Fire Brigade Services environment
 Willingness to work shifts and in hazardous environments
 Willingness to participate in a written and practical assessment
 Willingness to work at any fire station or in any designated section of the Fire & Rescue Services as
determined by the Chief Fire Officer
 Physically and mentally fit
 No Criminal Record
 Medical Test NFPA 1582
 Computer literate – MS Office
 Communication skills
 Supervisory skills
 Stress management
 Problem solving skills
 Public relations

SENIOR FIREFIGHTER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
 Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
 High Certificate in Fire Technology (Fire Services)
 Pump Operator / Aerial Appliance Qualification
 Fire Service Instructor 1
 Fire Prevention Course
 Fire Investigation
 High Angle Rescue 1
 Accredited Fire Fighter Two (2) Certificate
 Accredited Hazmat Operations Certificate
 Five (5) – Six (6) years firefighting experience in a recognised Fire Brigade Services environment
 Registered as A Basic Ambulance Assistant with Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) or Valid First Aid
Level 3 Certificate
 Valid C1, C or EC Driver’s licence
 Willingness to work shifts and in hazardous environments
 Willingness to participate in a written and practical assessment
 Willingness to work at any fire station or in any designated section of the Fire & Rescue Services as determined by
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the Chief Fire Officer
 Computer literate – MS Office
 Report writing skills
 Communication skills

PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification)
 All applicants MUST complete a Knysna Municipality application form.
 All applications MUST be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6
months), copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications.
 Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be
forwarded to the Human Resources Department, P O Box 21, Knysna, 6570 or email:
vacanciescommunity@knysna.gov.za
 Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful.
 For inquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6419 or on email address: lphillips@knysna.gov.za.
Canvassing for an appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate.
CLOSING DATE: 10 OCTOBER 2022
Mr J JONKERS ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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