The City of Cape Town is currently recruiting for Learner Fire Fighters to join their department. This exciting position pays R199,000 per year and is a fixed term training contract.
Requirements For this Learner Fire Fighter Position
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
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 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)