Requirements: 

• SAESI Diploma in Fire Services Technology or IFE Graduate Diploma in Fire Engineering or an equivalent servicerelated qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years operational experience in all major functions of a Fire Service with specific proven experience and competencies in Wildland firefighting leadership in the rural setting. 
• Supervisory experience of a minimum of five (5) years at a Platoon Commander or Station Commander level. 
• Pump Operator/Aerial Appliance qualification, Fire prevention course, Fire service instructor 1, High Angle Rescue 1, Hazmat Awareness, Firefighter II, First Aid Level 3. Safety Management (SAMTRAC) or similar qualification will be an advantage to the applicant. 
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license. Computer Literate: MS Office. 
• Must comply with medical fitness and physical fitness. 
• Applicant must be literate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Responsibilities/ Duties: 

• The incumbent will be responsible for all firefighting and rescue functions in specific area within the district. 
• Perform a variety of supervisory tasks associated with firefighting and emergency rescue services.  Office Administration.