Transnet Fire Fighter
Transnet SOC Ltd.
About the job
Position Purpose
Provide protection of life, property and the environment by responding to fire and emergency situations, conduct fire prevention duties, up keeping and servicing of fire equipment.
Position Outputs
Maintain Operational Readiness
Maintenance of fire equipment
Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
Perform fire patrols after hours.
Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
Man the fire control room.
Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.
Position Outputs1. Maintain Operational Readiness
Maintenance of fire equipment
Perform all specialized procedures in dealing with emergency other incidents
Adhere to Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislations, policies and procedures
Adhere to Transnet, policies, procedures and Guidelines
Caring for other person’s live and/or assets without favour and/prejudice
Continuous assessment of own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholder/clients and co-workers.
Perform fire patrols after hours.
Inspection of Dangerous Goods Freight Staged in Marshalling yards
Fire and equipment inspections of cargo sheds, warehouse and other structures.
Fire protection duties on cargo and chemical tankers and explosives.
Commands incident site until arrival of higher authority.
Handling of all Hazmat and fire equipment.
Man the fire control room.
Man fire equipment on board tugs during vessel incidents.
Standby and inspection of hot work sites.
Inspection and testing of fire detection, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
Grain elevator inspections (threat of dust explosions).
Hot work inspection on vessels, Rail Network, and depot construction sites
Perform any other function as directed by a person having authority.
Qualifications and ExperienceQualifications & Experience:
Grade 12
Valid First Aid Level 3 or valid Basic Ambulance Assistants
Fire Fighter 1 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.
Hazmat Awareness (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.
Fire Fighter 2 (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.
Hazmat Operational (SAQA/IFSAC) accredited.
Hazmat response technician (SAQA/IFSAC) Accreditation.
Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) Only Internal Applicants will be recognised with at least one of the following qualification * Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (SAESI) or * Intermediate Level Certificate (IFE) or * Fire Officer Certificate issued by old Transnet Training Centres or * National Certificate: Emergency Services Supervision – Fire and Rescue Operations SAQA 64390
Four (4) – Years minimum. experience in Hazmat Fire and Emergency Services environment
Be in possession of a valid driver license (minimum C1) with PrDP and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.
Mentally and Physically Fit.Competencies
Knowledge of Port / Rail / Pipeline operations
Must have Fire and Emergency Equipment knowledge
Must have the ability to analyse presented information, situation(s) and reliably respond, with sound decision-making, to adopt an effective course of action.
Knowledge of Fire engineering Science
Knowledge of Fire Safety
Knowledge of occupational health and safety in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
Knowledge of harbour regulations/Port Rules
Knowledge of hazardous substances labels in line with Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973 and related Standards and Guidelines
Knowledge of incident, management
Knowledge of international Maritime Organisation Standards and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Legislation and Standards
Knowledge of SANS codes of Practice (SANS 10400, SANS 10105, SANS 10089,SANS10087, SANS 3000, SANS 10090 and SANS 1475
Knowledge of International Safety Guide of tankers and terminals
Knowledge of Fire Brigade Services Act 99 of 1987
Knowledge of National Environmental Management Act No 62 of 2008
Knowledge of Disaster Management Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002 Attributes
Networking.
Research.
Budgeting.
Team work.
Problem Solving Techniques.
Effective communication.
Pro-active.
Computer Literacy.
Safety consciousness
Risk consciousness
Assertive
Creative
Tenacity
Results oriented
Sense of urgency
Open minded
Resilience
Decisiveness
Empathy
Dynamic
Ethical
Attention to detail. Skills required:
Computer skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal skills
Intrapersonal skill
Supervisory skills
Health and Safety skills.
Mechanical/Technical exposure skills.
Technical Evaluation skills.
Decision making skills.
Analytical skills.
Public Financial Management skills.
Report writing skills.
Managerial skills.
Leadership skills.Equity StatementPreference 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.DisclaimerIf you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056 or email reportit@ethicshelpdesk.com
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