Job Description

Manage procedures, applications, interventions and activities within and associated with the Training Division.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Plans and co-ordinates the operational requirements and priorities relating to the Training Division.
• Directs and controls Key Performance Indicators and outcomes of personnel within the area of responsibility.
• Develops and implements procedures, systems and controls to manage work practices and outputs so that they are safe, legal and effective.
• Co-ordinates and participate in recruitment processes and assessment as indicated by the needs of the employer of the employer.
• Determine and propose adjustments to the existing tariff of chares as published by the office of the city Treasurer
• Research, design, develop and publish training course.
• Develops Training Staff and improves the Training Division and Fire and Emergency Services Department capacity.
• Manage correlation sheet
• Moderate and/ or verify training course candidates' abilities
• Liaises with customers, affiliated industries and fire service industry organisations and Institutions.
• Develop and promote the eThekwini Metro Fire & Emergency Service Training Division and training centre.
• Records, controls and assume responsibility for the assets of the eThekwini Metro Fire Services Training Centre.
• Represent the eThekwini Metro Fire Service training function.
• Counsel subordinates' staff to review on-the-job related performance issues
• Develop subordinate staff attached to or seconded to the training division
• Prepare, arrange, monitor and provide critical reports and feedback on the training function and the needs of the customers.
• Participate in forums and bodies related fire and emergency service functions
• Undertakes trade analysis.

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Communication
• Firefighting
• Rescue operations
• Special operations (Hazmat, urban search and rescue)
• Fire safety and prevention
• Emergency medical care
• Interpersonal relationships
• Learning orientation
• Change readiness
• Team orientation
• Mentoring and coaching

Essential Requirements

• Diploma in Fire Technology or any other related and equivalent qualification
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C)
• 9 years relevant operational experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level (e.g. Station Commander)
• Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements
Nil
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Nil
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 520,583.40 - R 675,757.08 p.a
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Hr Centre Of Excellence
Contact Telephone 0313113103

Skills Required