Oudtshoorn Municipality is calling on qualified and committed individuals to apply for 16 Temporary Firefighter positions within its Fire and Emergency Services Department. This is your chance to serve the community of Oudtshoorn while gaining valuable experience in emergency response.
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Location: Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa
Salary: R5,555.10 per month
Minimum Qualifications
- Grade 12 certificate (attach proof)
- At least 1 year of operational firefighting experience
- Valid Code C1 driver’s licence (advantageous)
- Firefighter 1 – NFPA 1001 Certification (attach proof)
- Hazmat Awareness – NFPA 472 Certification (attach proof)
- Valid First Aid Level 3 Certification (attach proof)
Additional Requirements
- Physically and mentally fit (submit medical note)
- Compliant with NFPA 1582 medical test standards (submit medical note)
- Clean criminal record
- No fear of heights or claustrophobia
- Good communication skills
- Proficiency in at least two of the three official Western Cape languages
Physical Fitness Tests
Applicants must successfully complete these fitness tests:
- 2.4 km run
- Push-ups and sit-ups
- Hose drags
- Drum carry
- High test
- Claustrophobic test
- Swimming test
Key Responsibilities
- Provide firefighting, emergency, and rescue services
- Take part in fire prevention inspections and awareness programmes
- Maintain and clean fire stations, vehicles, and equipment
- Attend training, drills, and physical exercises regularly
- Complete administrative duties like incident reports and logbooks
- Inspect firefighting and rescue equipment daily
- Perform standby and overtime duties as required
- Work in shifts and be available for short-notice overtime
- Assist with compiling emergency reports
Required Competencies
- Core: Communication, customer focus, problem-solving, resilience, ethics, professionalism
- Functional: Firefighting, rescue operations, hazardous materials (Hazmat), urban search and rescue, fire prevention, emergency medical care, dispatching
- Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal skills and service delivery focus
- Personal: Action-driven, adaptable, eager to learn
- Leadership: Teamwork, coaching, and mentoring abilities
How to Apply
Submit your application using the official Oudtshoorn Municipality application form, available at www.oudtshoorn.gov.za, including:
- Cover letter
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of ID and qualifications (not older than 3 months)
- Contact details for at least three referees
Submit Applications to:
HR Manager: Support Services
Oudtshoorn Municipality
Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn
OR
P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620
(Recruitment & Selection Section)
Important Notes:
- No emailed or faxed applications will be accepted
- Canvassing will lead to disqualification
- If you are not contacted within 30 working days after closing, please consider your application unsuccessful
- Oudtshoorn Municipality is committed to employment equity
Conclusion
If you’re physically fit, qualified, and ready to serve the community, don’t miss this chance to join Oudtshoorn Municipality as a Temporary Firefighter in 2025. Prepare your documents carefully and apply before the 15 August 2025 deadline to start an exciting career in fire and emergency services.
