Wildland Fire Fighter Job in City of Cape Town

Wildland Fire Fighter

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

City of Cape Town

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Job Description

ELIGIBILITY

Internal and External

candidates

CLOSING DATE

15.09.2025

REFERENCE NUMBER

SS 52/25 Ext

SALARY

Basic salary:

R 195 525 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Fire Services

DIRECTORATE

SAFETY AND SECURITY Wildland Fire Fighter

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 Certificate 18 years or older Must be willing to complete practical and theoretical firefighting

training

Be stationed at any Fire Station within the City of Cape Town Work 40 hours per week and shifts Previous experience in fire related industry would be advantageous

(i.e. Wildland Firefighter 1and/or Wildland Firefighter 2)

Work additional hours/overtime on short notice Work in a team and cope with stressful situations No criminal record

NOTE:

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 12 minutes and Females 13 minutes) Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds) Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds) Dead load carry (2 x 25 kg drums a distance of 100 m)

NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will:

be required to pass a written assessment and 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 medical evaluation be required to undergo a compulsory drug test

Key Performance Areas

Carry out fire-fighting operations under guidance To respond to and combat vegetation fires. To check and maintain fire-fighting equipment. Check, clean and maintain fire fighting vehicles. To carry out fire station duties and maintenance. * Assist with clearing of fire breaks.

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