KNYSNA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with enthusiasm for the following career opportunity in our dynamic organisation: 

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER X3 

DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY SERVICES 

Task Level 6: R179 400 to R232 728 (Basic Salary) 

R317 442 to R386 730 (Total Cost to Council Package) 

(PERMANENT APPOINTMENT) 

Applicable Municipal benefits will apply. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

·       Candidate Physical ability Test (CPAT)

·       Grade 12 

·       1 Year Operational Experience 

·       Accredited Fire Fighter 1 Certificate 

·       Hazmat Awareness 

·       Valid Code B Drivers License 

·       Physically and Mentally fit 

·       Medical Test NFPA 1582 

·       No Criminal Record 

·       Proficient in English and at least one other official language of the Western Cape 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

·       Performing firefighting and rescue activities 

·       Participating in fire and life safety training and preparation 

·       Conducting upkeep on vehicles, equipment and the fire station 

·       Performing basic administrative functions 

·       Performing apparatus and machinery operation 

·       Operate a variety of vehicles, light and heavy driven machinery up to level of certification 

·       Performing of Control Room duty when required 

·       Ensure a safe and healthy work environment and safe application of duties. 

COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 

·       Community and Customer Focus; Problem Solving; Negotiation and Influencing; Resilience; Communication; Ethics and Professionalism; Firefighting; Rescue Operations; Special Operations (Hazmat, Urban Search and Rescue); Fire Safety and Prevention; Safety and Welfare; Emergency Medical Care. 

All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint a Coloured Female. Should a suitable candidate in this category not be identified, white females will also be considered. 

PLEASE NOTE: (Failure to comply with the below will result in disqualification) 

·       All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form (https://www.knysna.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Knysna-Municipality-New-Job-Application-From.pdf) accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months) copy of ID, copies of training, experience, competency and previous employment record must accompany applications. 

·       Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded via email to: vacanciescommunity@knysna.gov.za

·       It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. 

·       Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful. 

·       For enquiries, contact the Human Resources Office at 044 302 6418 or 044 302 6419 or on email address lphillips@knysna.gov.za. 

Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any confirming thereof will disqualify the candidate. 

CLOSING DATE: 24 JUNE 2026 

MR BOY MANQOBA NGUBO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.