FIRE FIGHTER LEARNERSHIP 2024/2025

LEARNER FIRE FIGHTER: WEST (VELDDRIF) GD10/381/VD
LEARNER FIRE FIGHTER (PIKETBERG) GD184/381/PB
LEARNER FIRE FIGHTER (PORTERVILLE) GD185/381/PV

Qualifications: Grade 12 with Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Medical Test NFPA 1582
Code C1 driver’s license
Experience: None, but must be between the ages of 18-35

Requirements: ∙ Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa – Speak,
Read and Write) ∙ Required to work shifts and overtime as and when required ∙ Required to work at any fire station, fire service facility or section within the area of jurisdiction as determined by the Chief Fire Officer ∙ No criminal record (Police clearance document not older than three (3) months must accompany your application) ∙ Must be physically fit and able bodied to operate under extreme conditions and temperatures ∙ Incumbent must pass a Departmental Physical Test upon entry and annually
thereafter 

Salary: R 130 560.00 per annum (T05 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
Date of acceptance: 01 November 2024 or as soon as possible
Enquiries: Mr N Williams at 022 913 6000

1. benefits applicable to the Municipality including a housing allowance for home owners subject to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will
   be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.
3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.
4. All appointments are subject to Police clearance; which means that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us
   permission to obtain a Police clearance.
5. Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will
   not be considered.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if
   no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.
7. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the
   Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
8. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or
   be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.
9. Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation
   process and where necessary, write a trade test.
10. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and
    application you confirm that the information you have provide to us is true, up to date and correct.
11. Only applications within Bergrivier area (WC013) will be considered.
12. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interests and a
    performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
    A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed

prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 9136000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) with
certified copies of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers Licence and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3
pages), (only one post per application form) to reach Municipal Offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville
& Velddrif) within the municipal area or posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg,
7320, for the attention of Mr DF Verhoog, to reach him by no later than the closing date.
You should note that the Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and
are received late or not at all. The onus is still on you to ensure that your application reaches the municipality before the
closing date.
NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT 15:00

ADV H LINDE 13 CHURCH STREET
MUNICIPAL MANAGER P O BOX 60
PIKETBERG
MN 223/2024 7320