Midvaal Local Municipality is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for 16 Fire Fighter Internship positions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in fire and rescue operations.
Location: Meyerton, ZA
Post Reference: MN3823/24
Salary: R7,888.67 P.M (R94,664.00 P.A.)
Duration: 3-Year Contract
Closing Date for Applications: 20 November 2024
Requirements
To qualify for the Fire Fighter Internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Education: Grade 12 or equivalent (Fire 1&2 Hazmat Awareness and Operations are equivalent) or any qualification higher or equivalent to Matric or NQF Level 3.
- First Aid Certification: First Aid Level 3 or Basic Ambulance Course.
- Driver’s License: Code C driver’s license is required.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates must be medically and physically fit to conduct operational duties and must be able to swim.
- Phobias: Candidates should not suffer from any phobias (e.g., claustrophobia, acrophobia).
- Experience: Experience or knowledge regarding fire and rescue will be an added advantage; 3 months of internship experience will also be beneficial.
Duties
Interns will be responsible for:
- Responding to daily tasks and orders from the Station Officer.
- Attending the workplace regularly.
- Testing and checking of vehicles and equipment.
- Cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
- Reporting any malfunctions to the officer on duty.
- Assisting with combating fires by responding with senior personnel to incidents.
- Adhering to command on scenes.
- Fighting grass, wildland, and structural fires.
- Protecting property from fires as well as fire equipment.
- Attending to control room duties when required.
- Performing rescue work and any other tasks assigned by their superior.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply for the Fire Fighter Internship positions at Midvaal Local Municipality through the official application portal below: