SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY IS HIRING FIRE FIGHTERS (X25 POSTS)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

PLACE OF WORK: SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES

POSITION: FIREFIGHTER X25 (Re-advert)

DURATION: PERMANENT

SALARY: R127 330.54 PER ANNUM (EXCLUDING BENEFITS)

WORK STATION: SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 or higher;
Firefighter I course;
Hazmat Awareness;
First Aid Level 3;
Code: EB Driver’s License;
Physically and mentally fit;
Medical Test NFPA 1582;
and no criminal record.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year operational experience. Page 3 of 4

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTANDING:

Knowledge of firefighting Standard Operating Procedures and policies; and
Ability to execute firefighting tasks under supervision.
Knowledge of fire safety codes, standards and applicable bylaws;
Skills in identifying fire safety risks.

SUMMARY OF CORE FUNCTIONS:

Ability of focus on the customer and provide a high-quality service that is tailored to meet differing needs in the communities served.
Presents an appropriate image to the public and other municipalities;
Supports strategies that aim to build a municipality that reflects the community it serves.
Ability to identify fire risks and prevention measures (relates to firefighting operational personnel).

Enquiries: Ms. MP Senne or M Mapheto (Tel: 013 262 777692/ 7423).

NOTE:

Applicants who previously applied for re-advertised post(s) may re-apply if still interested. There will be a need for signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interests and where necessary undergo screening, security vetting and competency assessment.

Sekhukhune District Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In the filling of these vacant posts, the objectives of s195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 as well as the relevant Human Resources prescripts of the municipality will be taken into consideration. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants whose appointments will promote diversified representation will receive preference. In particular, women are encouraged to apply. The appointment will be done in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations of 20 September 2021 read together with the Recruitment Selection and Appointment Policy of the municipality.

Applicants for these posts must submit fully completed official application form for employment available at municipality’s offices or website (www.sekhukhune.gov.za) with their detailed curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document (ID) as well as valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with applicable legal exceptions for persons with disabilities) to: Mr. MM Kgwale, Municipal Manager, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Private Bag X8611, Groblersdal, 0470, Attention: Ms Lucy Nkabinde, Tel: 013 262 7739 or hand deliver @ Bareki Page 4 of 4 Mall, Sekhukhune District Municipality, 3 West Street, Groblersdal on or before 6 JUNE 2025.

Late, faxed, e-mailed or applications not made on the official application form shall not be considered. It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority. Failure to submit all the required documents shall render the application invalid. Sekhukhune District Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you do not receive any response from us within three (3) months from the date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Canvassing Councillors or officials for the appointment is strictly prohibited and will automatically disqualify the applicant.

Closing Date: 6 JUNE 2025

SEE THE ORIGINAL ADVERT HERE:

ADVERT-April 2025_ First Batch_250505

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