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NQUTHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
UMASIPALA WASE NQUTHU
Private Bag X5521, NQUTHU, 3135
Tel: +27(0) 34 271 6100, Fax: +27(0) 34 271 6111
 
Nquthu Local Municipality (KZ 242) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions:
 
Position : Fire Fighter x 04 (Re-advertisement)
Salary : Task Grade 07 of the category 1 Municipality, plus Benefits such as Medical Aid, Pension Fund and 13th Cheque
Type of Contract : Permanent
Place of Work : Council Chambers
 
 
Key Requirements:
 Grade 12 Certificate
 Certificate in Fire fighter I and II or NQF Level 4 Fire and Rescue certificates
 Hazmat awareness and operations
 First Aid Certificate or Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate
 Valid Code C1 or EC1 drivers licence
 Ability to communicate in both isiZulu, Sesotho and English
 Be less than 35 years old
 Be physically and mental fit
 No criminal record against your name or pending criminal charges
 Will be expected to undergo a fitness test
 Knowledge of Nquthu Municipal urban/rural locations and Electoral Wards
 
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Key Performance Areas
 React immediately to fire station bells.
 Respond to fire emergencies medical and hazardous substances incidences.
 Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and council policies/procedures/standards to ensure optimum management of firefighting.

 Perform disaster management activities as and when required.
 Ensure state of preparedness for firefighting and other emergency situations by regularly cleaning and testing firefighting equipment.
 Perform administrative duties, including the completion of incident reports and reporting of faulty equipment and detects.
 Attend to the efficient care and maintenance of all assets of the fire fighting and emergency services section.
 Perform fire safety inspections.
 Carry out firefighting and emergency activities at the scene of incidents to ensure the safety of fire fighters and others, with the prime objective of saving lives and properties.
 Attend to disaster management activities as directed by supervisors



Please note: If you qualify as per the above requirement, please send your application letter, filled application form, comprehensive CV, Certified Copies of academic qualifications, certified copy of Drivers’ License, and Certified copy of ID to:
The Acting Municipal Manager 
Nquthu Municipality 
Private Bag X 5521 
NQUTHU
3135
 
OR
 
Hand Delivery on:
Lot 83 Mdlalose Street
Office No. 28
NQUTHU
3135
 
CLOSING DATE: 09 OCTOBER 2020
 
The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. Successfully candidate is required to sign the Contract of Employment and a Performance Agreement. Candidate will be subjected to security vetting. Canvassing with councillors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. The municipality is committed to the implementation of Its Employment Equity Plan, appropriately qualifying women are encouraged to apply.
 
Enquiries should be directed to the Director: Corporate Services (Mr. OS Mnguni) on 034- 271 6100.
 
If an applicant does not hear from the municipality within 30 days from the closing date, he/she should consider the application as having been unsuccessful.
 
MR. SB MTHEMBU
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
NQUTHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY