KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
EXTERNAL VACANCY
NOTICE NO.197/2025
Kouga Municipality, is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following position:
FIRE FIGHTERS
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12
- Fire Fighter 1 & 2 certificate;
- Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operational (SAESI);
- 2 Years relevant experience;
- Level 3 First Aid;
- Code C1 driving license;
- Able bodied;
- Knowledge of various firefighting techniques;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Ability to handle stressful conditions;
- Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
- Required to work shifts;
- Required to work on weekends & public holidays
- Required to work at any fire station within the area of the Authority having Jurisdiction, in accordance with Departmental policies;
- Must be physical fit
SALARY:
R211 406,03
TASK:
7
DUTIES:
- Responds to fire and emergency incidents and perform acts/operations under the supervision of the Senior Fire Fighter to neutralize the threat of fire or other danger;
- Conducting the maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants under the supervision of the supervisor, to ensure easily identification and smooth operation during emergencies;
- Participating in rescue teams with specific sequences (installing slings and hooks onto ropes, assembling rescue equipment), following specific instructions of the Officer in charge of the operations;
- Conducting building inspections to verify compliance relating to fire safety by-laws through the inspecting and risk assessment of fire installations and building safety fire regulations and reporting outcomes and specific concerns requiring immediate attention to the Senior Fire Fighter;
- Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra-heavy specialist appliances to/at emergency incidents as directed by the supervisor to save lives and property and providing humanitarian services to the community.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Monday, 10 September 2025 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms Zandile Gxuluwe: 042 200 2200.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
- Canvassing of councillors.
- Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, assessment reference checking process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
MR C DU PLESSIS P. O. BOX 21
MUNICIPAL MANAGER JEFFREYS BAY
6330
