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MKHONDO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
Mkhondo Municipality, which is a gateway to the Province of Mpumalanga from Kwa-Zulu Natal and Swaziland, seeks to appoint highly motivated self-starters and visionaries to the extremely challenging positions of: 
 
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES
JUNIOR FIRE FIGHTER X 2
Ref: JFF/23/21
 
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MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS
 Grade 12 or Equivalent 
 Fire Fighter I 
 HAZMET Awareness 
 First Aid Level 3 
 A Valid driver’s License (C1) 
 Preference will be given to candidates residing in Mkhondo boundaries 
 0-1years’ Relevant Experience 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS 
 Must be Physically Fit 
 Sight ,Hearing and Speech ability 
 Be willing to work overtime when required 
 Be in good health 
 Must Perform duties in the whole Municipal area 
 Be able to conduct manual operations on foot and uneven surfaces 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Following instructions/demonstrations and performs physical exercises and practical emergency applications in simulated situations. 
 Removing and washing of debris from tools and/or vehicles using pressurized cleaning systems (hand held hoses) and, checking procedural application or placing/stacking tools/equipment in demarcated locations/vehicle compartments. 
​ Testing the functionality of emergency apparatus/equipment and vehicles applying standard procedures and communicating the conditions/status in verbal/written form to immediate superior. 
 Directing water and/or specific fire extinguishing mediums using the hose and/or adjusting spray nozzle to increase/decrease flow and spread. 
 Resuscitating or treating persons applying firs aid techniques and using medical equipment and accessories (under supervision. 
 Comprehending instructions and entering confined spaces of premises to inspect and verbally communicating arrangements deviating from fire safety regulations to the immediate superior. 
 Demonstration fire equipment, techniques and/or distributing flyers and other informative material during education and awareness campaigns and events. 
 Extricating or realising casualties from affected locations using emergency equipment (under supervision.



Remuneration: Level 9 (R188 294 pa excluding benefits) 
 
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 04 JUNE 2021 @ 12h00 
 
Enquiries: Ms. Zinhle Khumalo or Mr. Wandile Ngwenya 017 2850 200 
 
To apply: 
Please forward your application on the form “Application for Employment” that can be obtained from our offices or on the Municipal website, concise CV together with original certified copies (not older than three months) of all relevant qualifications, Identity Document, Proof of Residence and Valid Driver’s License with at least three contactable references to:
 
Hand delivery 
Senior Manager: Human Resources 
Civic Centre 
Corner Mark and De Wet Street 
Piet Retief 
2380
 
or Post
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Mkhondo Local Municipality
P.O. Box 23
Piet Retief
2380
 
Failing to sign the “Application for employment” form will constitute an automatic disqualification 
 
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only 
 
No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted 
 
If you do not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
The Municipal is committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, and in this vein, appropriately qualifying women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. 
 
Mkhondo Local Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
M KUNENE 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER