Sundays River Valley Municipality invites unemployed South African youth residing within the municipal area to apply for the Firefighter Learnership Programme 2026/2027.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 21 August 2026 at 12:00
Learnership Location: Paterson, Addo and Nqweba, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Sundays River Valley Municipality Firefighter Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Sundays River Valley Municipality is recruiting three Firefighter Learners for a 12-month practical workplace programme.
The programme is aimed at unemployed youth who are interested in community safety, risk management and firefighting-related work.
Successful learners will receive a stipend of:
R5,000
Learnership Programme Overview
Organisation: Sundays River Valley Municipality
Programme: Firefighter Learnership Programme 2026/2027
Number of Posts: 3
Locations: Paterson, Addo and Nqweba
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: R5,000
Age Requirement: 18–35 years
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12
Driver’s Licence: Code B (08) required
Closing Date: 21 August 2026 at 12:00
Application Method: Prescribed SRVM application form and hand delivery
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have Grade 12.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have a valid Code B (08) driver’s licence.
- Be physically fit.
- Be able to work in confined or restrained areas.
- Be able to work at heights.
- Be able to work effectively in a group.
- Be able to cope with traumatic situations.
- Have no criminal record.
- Reside within the Sundays River Valley municipal area.
Knowledge and experience in disaster management will be an added advantage.
Available Areas
The three Firefighter Learner opportunities are linked to:
- Paterson
- Addo
- Nqweba
Applicants must reside within the Sundays River Valley municipal area.
Physical Fitness Assessment
Candidates may be required to complete a physical fitness evaluation consisting of:
- 200-metre run within a prescribed time.
- Push-ups.
- Sit-ups.
- Dead-load carry.
- Ladder climb.
- Claustrophobia assessment.
- Acrophobia assessment.
The supplied advertisement does not specify the exact number of push-ups or sit-ups, the weight of the dead load or the time standard for the 200-metre run.
Claustrophobia and Acrophobia Testing
The selection process may assess whether applicants can function effectively:
- In confined spaces.
- At heights.
This is directly related to the physical requirements of firefighting work.
Programme Duration
The programme runs for:
12 months
Successful learners will participate in practical on-the-job activities during the programme period.
Stipend
The advertised stipend is:
R5,000
The supplied information does not further clarify the payment structure, so applicants should rely on the final municipal appointment or programme agreement for exact payment details.
Priority Applicants
The municipal notice indicates that priority will be given to:
- First-time learners.
- Out-of-training learners who require practical experience.
Applicants should ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed Sundays River Valley Municipality application form.
- CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of certificates.
- Motivational letter.
How to Apply for Sundays River Valley Municipality Firefighter Learnership 2026/2027
Applicants must complete the prescribed SRVM application form and submit it with all supporting documents.
Applications must be delivered to:
Office of the Skills Development Facilitator
Sundays River Valley Municipality
23 Middle Street
Nqweba
6120
Applicants should ensure that the application is complete before delivery.
Learnership Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
21 August 2026 at 12:00
Applicants should pay attention to the midday closing time and submit well before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- Three Firefighter Learner posts are available.
- Grade 12 is required.
- Applicants must be aged 18–35.
- A Code B driver’s licence is required.
- Applicants must be physically fit.
- Candidates must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
- A physical fitness assessment may form part of selection.
- Disaster management knowledge or experience is advantageous.
- Applicants must reside within the Sundays River Valley municipal area.
- A motivational letter is required.
- Applications must be submitted physically to the Skills Development Facilitator’s office.
- Applications close on 21 August 2026 at 12:00.