City of Cape Town: Fire Fighter Learnerships 2023

Closing Date:	Monday 13th of February 2023
Organization	City of Cape Town
Employment Type	Learnership
Province	Western Cape
Town/City	Cape Town
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City of Cape Town invites unemployed youth to apply for Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2023 / 2024.

Department: Fire Services

Basic Salary: R189 127 per annum

Requirements

Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred)
18 years or older
Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
Must be medically and physically fit
Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
No Criminal Record
Must successfully complete the Firefighter 1NFPA 1001, Hazmat Awareness NFPA 1072, Hazmat Operations NFPA 1072 and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution

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

NOTE: Candidates who pass the above physical test will

be required to pass a written assessment and an 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 City medical evaluation
be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing center
be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test (fear of confined spaces and fear of heights)

Please note: Successful candidates will sign a non-permanent contract position for duration of training. Candidates will only be appointed to a permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training programme.