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Fire Fighter wanted immediately: APPLY HERE

Fire Fighter wanted immediately: APPLY HERE

This advert is open for application by external applicants.

Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section of the Transnet Internet. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position.

Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)

Post:

The closing date is on 23.04.2021. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail

Position Title: Fire Fighter

Employee Group: Permanent

Department: Risk

Location: Kimberley

Reporting To: Manager

Grade Level: J2

Reference Number: 50016486

Position Purpose:

Provide protection of life and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties,

upkeeping and servicing of fire equipment.

Position outputs:

1.Maintain Operational Readiness

2.Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents

3. Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies, and procedures

4.Adhere to governance and financial processes in terms of legislations, policies, and procedures

5.Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice

6.Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and

co-workers.

Qualifications & Experience:

Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science).
Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC – International Fire Safety Accreditation Congress) accredited.
Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.
Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.
Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.
First Aid (level 3) or Basic Ambulance Assistants Certificate.
Be in possession of a valid driver licence (minimum C1) with PrDP and in a position

Work Experience

Competencies:

Knowledge:

Fire Brigade Services Act 99 of 1987
SANS 10090 – Protection of Community of against Fire.
SANS 10400 – The application of the National Building Regulations
SANS 10087 – The handling, storage, distribution and maintenance of liquefied petroleum gas in domestic, commercial,

and industrial installations

SANS 10089 – The petroleum industry
SANS 3000 – Railway safety management
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Legislation

Attributes:

Communication skills.
Health and Safety skills.
Mechanical/Technical exposure skills.
Analytical skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Technical Evaluation skills.
Judgement.
Effective communication.
Emergency care.
Decision-making skills.
Analytical skill.
Teamwork.
Problem Solving Techniques.
Safety Orientated.
Attention to detail.

Skills required:

Pro-active
Safety consciousness
Integrity
Risk consciousness
Assertive
Creative
Tenacity
Self-awareness
Results-oriented
Sense of urgency
Commitment
Trustworthy and honest
Open-minded
Resilience
Decisiveness
Empathy
Dynamic
Ethical

“NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job”. Apply Now

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