Stellenbosch Municipality invites qualifying applicants to apply for Learner Fire Fighter vacancies 2026.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 13 July 2026
Vacancy Location: Stellenbosch Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
About the Stellenbosch Municipality Learner Fire Fighter Vacancies
Stellenbosch Municipality is recruiting 12 Learner Fire Fighters within the Fire and Rescue Services division under Community and Protection Services.
The positions are offered for a 12-month period and are aimed at applicants who meet the required firefighting, fitness and residency requirements.
Successful applicants will assist with firefighting, emergency rescue services, basic medical care, fire prevention and related duties under appropriate supervision.
Vacancy Details
- Position: Learner Fire Fighter
- Number of Posts: 12
- Duration: 12 Months
- Directorate: Community and Protection Services
- Section: Fire and Rescue Services
- Reference Number: FF1-12
- Salary: R174 899.90 – R227 049.79 per annum
- Closing Date: 13 July 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12
- Proof of completion of an FF1 course
- Must be medically, physically and mentally fit
- Must have no criminal record
- Must reside in the Stellenbosch Municipal Area
- Must remain a resident in the Stellenbosch Municipal Area for the duration of employment
- Must submit proof of address and affidavit
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of criminal record verification from the Local Criminal Record Centre.
Other Requirements
Applicants must also have:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to communicate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Province: English, Afrikaans and Xhosa
- Good health
- No mental phobias related to confined spaces, heights, depths, water, blood, darkness, isolation or corpses
Added Advantage
The following will be an added advantage:
- Valid Code B driver’s licence
Responsibilities and Duties
Successful applicants will perform tasks related to:
- Responding to firefighting incidents
- Emergency rescue services
- Rendering basic medical care
- Fire prevention activities
- Training activities
- Operating firefighting equipment and apparatus
- Maintaining firefighting equipment
- Maintaining fire station facilities
- Supporting related fire and rescue work under supervision
The duties are performed to protect the lives and property of residents in accordance with the Fire Brigade Services Act, Act 99 of 1987.
Special Conditions
Applicants must be physically fit and able-bodied.
The physical requirements of the post mean that applicants must have no cardiac or respiratory anomalies.
All applicants will be subjected to physical fitness tests as part of the selection process.
Preference
Preference will be given to residents of Stellenbosch, subject to meeting the minimum requirements.
Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Documents Required
Applications must include the following documents:
- Official Stellenbosch Municipality application form
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Proof of completion of FF1 course
- Proof of address
- Affidavit confirming residency
- Details of contactable referees
- Any other required supporting documents
Applicants who fail to submit the official application form or required documents will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality.
Email applications to:
Comprotect.Jobs@stellenbosch.gov.za
Click here to apply for Stellenbosch Municipality Learner Fire Fighter Vacancies 2026
Applicants must clearly mark their applications and use the reference number:
Ref: FF1-12
Application forms are available on the Stellenbosch Municipality website:
Click here to download the Stellenbosch Municipality application form
No hand-delivered or posted applications will be accepted.
Enquiries
For job-related enquiries, contact:
Mr Wayne Smith
Tel: 021 808 8771
For general enquiries, contact:
Ms Lucretia Koegelenberg: 021 808 8102
Ms Evan Williams: 021 808 8059
Ms Lisa Patience: 021 808 8064
Important Notes
Applicants should note the following:
- Applications must be submitted via the provided email address only
- No hand-delivered applications will be accepted
- No posted applications will be accepted
- Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged
- Supporting documents will not be returned
- Candidates consent to verification checks by applying
- Qualifications and criminal records may be verified
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo a rigorous evaluation and selection process
- Shortlisted candidates with driver’s licences may undergo a driver competency test
- Canvassing Councillors, decision-makers or members of the Selection Committee is prohibited and will lead to disqualification
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 13 July 2026.
If you do not receive feedback within 10 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.