Vacancy: FIRE SUPERINTENDENT

Western Cape

(Ref: BCS/FIRE/03/2024)

PURPOSE

To develop and lead professional and specialised Wildland Fire Fighting ground crews, which are able to offer a high level of service and expertise as well as integrated fire management capabilities.

JOB OUTPUTS

  • To lead and manage Wildland Fire Fighters Crews
    • Adhere to all regulations in terms of BCEA, Health and Safety, (IOD’s reporting) etc
    • Performance management, discipline and appraisal of crews on and off the fire line
    • Crew Administration: maintain weekly time sheets, leave forms, etc
  • To develop and motivate the Wildland Fire Fighters Crews
    • Crew Development & Training
    • Contribute to Wildfire Library / Skills Program
    • Facilitation of Crew Training
  • Manage Fire Fighting Services
    • Logistical planning (arrangements for crews and responsibilities)
    • Work in different roles on and off the fire line
    • Record Keeping and preparation of post fire and operational reports
  • Relationship management
    • Client communication
    • Building positive relationships with external agencies
    • Being professional to public and staff
  • Asset Management
    • Costing & Procurement of tools & equipment
    • Efficient management of standby premises to required standards 
    • Management of firefighting equipment to ensure highest level of safety and professionalism

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Conservation, Environmental, Forestry degree or diploma (or similar)
  • Wildfire experience
  • Fire line Safety Training
  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Valid South African Driver’s License and hold a Public Drivers Permit
  • Highly mobile to travel extensively and be available for deployment across the country and internationally
  • Police Clearance
  • Pass the arduous physical test (as prescribed in the approved Provincial Veld Fire Work Group Standards)
    • Work Category: Arduous
    • Test: Pack
    • Distance: 4,8km
    • Pack Weight: 20kg
    • Time: 45mins
  • Observation of other arduous standards (as prescribed in the approved Provincial Veld Fire Work Group Standards including psychiatric standards)
  • Alignment to the company’s Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Substance Use Policy
  • Passing Occupational Health Practitioner Assessments

The following experience / competencies will be an advantage

  • ICS 100 to 300 Qualification
  • ICS Divisional/Group Supervisor
  • Single Resource Leader Crew; S-230
  • Base Station Operator certificate for aerial communication
  • First Aid Level 3

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Leadership Orientation: ability to communicate with, mentor/ train, engage and motivate firefighting crews
  • Communications: ability to communicate well in English (verbal, written)
  • Project Management: ability plan, organise and manage multiple projects and resources
  • Customer / Public Orientation: ability to engage positively with public, customers, staff
  • Adaptable: must be flexible to adjust quickly in fast changing environment
  • Mental resilience to manage diverse teams in emergency situations
  • Emotional Intelligence

Please submit your CV to recruitment@ncc-group.co.za  using reference BCS/FIRE/03/2024.  Closing date for applications is 26 August 2024.

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