The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Fire Fighter Traineeship Programme 2024.
Learnership Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Learnership Closing Date: 21 December 2023
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality Fire Fighter Trainee Programme 2024
The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality in the Harry Gwala District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is offering an opportunity for individuals to apply for the 2024 Fire Fighter Trainee Programme.
Programme Details:
- Duration: 18 Months (Fixed Term Contract)
- Stipend: R5000.00 per Month
- Benefits: No municipal benefits will apply (pension, medical aid, etc.), applicants are required to make their arrangements.
About Ubuhlebezwe Municipality:
The Municipality, whose name translates to “the beauty of the land” in isiZulu, is located within the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It is derived from Alan Paton’s novel, Cry, The Beloved Country.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Fire Fighter I and II Certificates
- Hazmat Awareness & Operations
- Valid First Aid Level III or BAAA
- Medical Certificate of fitness
- Disaster Management Qualification (added advantage)
- Physically fit and able-bodied
- Expected to undergo a fitness test
- Ability to communicate in English and Isizulu
- No Criminal record or pending cases
- Must not exceed 35 years of age
- Code C1 driver’s license
Key Performance Areas:
- Responding immediately to fire station bells for fire incidents
- Attending emergency medical and hazardous substances incidents
- Ensuring compliance with legislative and Council policies/procedures/standards
- Performing rescue, emergency/disaster operations, and administrative duties
- Maintaining and testing fire-fighting and medical equipment
- Conducting fire safety inspections
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications by:
- Sending a signed letter of application indicating the position applied for, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of certificates, and Identity Document to:
- The Municipal Manager, P. O. Box 132, Ixopo, 3276
- Or hand-deliver to Ubuhlebezwe Municipality, 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276
- Applications should reach the specified address not later than 16h30 on 21 December 2023.
- Fax and email applications will not be accepted.
- For inquiries, contact the HR Officer, Mr. TPI Msani at (039) 201 0385.
Additional Information:
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Council reserves the right not to make any appointments for the mentioned position.
- If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
