City of Cape Town Firefighter Traineeship Programme 2020

Applications are open for interested and suitably qualified candidates for the City of Cape Town Traineeship Programme 2020. The full application details for the City of Cape Town Traineeship Programme can be accessed below.

City of Cape Town Traineeship Programme

Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor, and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.

Ref: SS 1/20

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
Successful candidates must be available to start training on 1June 2020
Successfully complete the Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations and First Aid Level 3 courses presented by the learning institution

Please Note:

Candidates need to pass a Fire and Rescue standard physical assessment comprising of the following:

Practical assessment comprising:

assessment	Male	Female
Height Reach Test	1.9m	1.9m
2.4 km run	Complete under 11 min	complete under 13 minutes
Pushups	Complete 30 in 60 seconds	Complete 20 under 60 seconds
Situps	complete 30 under 60 seconds	Complete 20 under 60 seconds
Dead load carry	2x25KG over a distance of 100m	2x25KG over a distance of 100m

Acrophobia and Claustrophobia tests.
Candidates must also pass a written assessment (Mathematics and comprehension), interview,medical evaluation and substance abuse test PRIOR to appointment.

Special conditions attached to the post:

Non-permanent contract position for duration of training
Candidates will only be appointed to permanent Learner Fire Fighter position on successful completion of the prescribed training programme
Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing.

How to Apply

To be considered for these positions and participate in the assessments, applicants must follow the instructions as detailed below:

If your surname starts with	Date
A, B, C, D, E	10 February 2020
F, G, H, I, J,	11 February 2020
K,L, M,	12 February 2020
N,O, P, Q	13 February 2020
R, S T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z	14 February 2020
53 Berkley Rd, Ndabeni(old abattoir premises) Gates close at 08:30 Strictly no late coming will be allowed
Original ID Document Recently certified copy of ID (not older than 6 months) Original Grade 12 Certificate Recently certified copy of Grade 12 certificate (not older than 6 months) Statement of results only accepted for 2019Matriculants (original & certified copy) PT clothes, running shoes Participants to provide own refreshments for the day. Be prepared for all weather conditions.
No correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful applicants or with third parties.