PURPOSE

To form part of a wildland fire-fighting team including driving specialised fire-fighting vehicles.

JOB OUTPUTS

• Perform Fire Fighting duties
• Professional handling of vehicles and equipment (specialised fire-fighting vehicles and equipment)
• Safe transportation of fire fighters
• Compliance with traffic regulations
• Responsibility for condition of vehicles and equipment
  • Completion of daily vehicle checklists
  • Completion of vehicle logbooks
  • Completion of checklist for all terrain fire fighting vehicles and tankers
• Maintaining radio communication with Dispatch Centre and/or Fire Boss in a fire situation
• Performing fire-fighting duties as part of a team including fire prevention tasks
• Participating in fitness activities in order to maintain high level of fitness

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALITIES

• Code C/Code EC Licensed Driver (non-negotiable)
• PDP License
• Clean Driving Record
• Flexibility to response to emergency situations
  • Being available for 45 working hours per week
  • Being available for additional hours on short notice
  • Being on standby at a fire base for prolonged periods as and when required
  • Be available to work shifts
• No criminal record
• Excellent knowledge of the Cape Town area and residing in Cape Town area
• High level of fitness and good health
• Able to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Work well in a team

Please note that applicants will need to pass the following assessments as part of the recruitment process:

• Physical Fitness assessment
• Criminal record check
• Medical Fitness Assessment
• Driving assessment

Please submit your CV to recruitment@ncc-group.co.za quoting reference number Ref BCS/10/2023. Closing date for applications is  21 November 2023.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of closing date, your application was most likely unsuccessful. Appointments are made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plans