Senior Fire Station Commander - Lead Fire & Rescue Ops

STATION COMMANDER X3

• Permanent
• Task Grade: 12
• Annual Basic Salary: (R 478345.39 - R 620914.19) excluding benefits
• Position to be stationed in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
• Reporting Structure: The post reports to Chief Fire Officer

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Fire Technology or equivalent
• Fire fighter 3 Certificate
• Hazmat Awareness Certificate
• Basic life support Certificate
• Valid Code C1 Driver's License with PrDP
• Computer literacy Certificate
• 03 years' experience in Fire and Rescue environment

Key Performance Areas:

• To perform and coordinate various supervision, administrative and technical tasks associated with emergency service delivery, fire station management, operations and maintenance, fire and life safety and training to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient emergency services to save lives and property as far as possible in terms of the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987).
• Coordinates and contributes to the section's Strategical Operation plan pertaining to firefighting services.
• Coordinate the contribution to the Section fire and rescue services Policies, Procedures and Controls pertaining to firefighting services. Coordinating, firefighting tasks/duties.
• Minimizing the risk of loss of life and property. Coordinate and contribute to the community services fire and rescue services Financial and Asset Management pertaining to firefighting services.
• Coordinate and control the Key Performance Indicator's and outcomes of personnel within the firefighting services Sub-Section.

TAKE NOTE:

• The e-recruitment system which is accessible at .
• The e- Recruitment System closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
• Certified copies of qualifications, CV, ID Copy and a brief covering letter stating the position applying for. Failure to upload the documents listed above will result in disqualification.
• NB!Upload clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word. Only Submit your CV on theUpload CV sectionof the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver's License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• R Tambo District Municipality subscribes to the Employment Equity Act, Therefore, People from the designated groups are encouraged to apply.
• Verification of qualifications, driver's license, credit checks, security vetting and any other checks may be conducted to all shortlisted candidates in line with the relevant legal framework.
• Recommended candidates may undergo Competency Based Assessment.
• The incumbent will be required to sign an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of financial interest.
• When an applicant has not been notified of the results within three (03) month or (90) days from the closing date, an applicant should regard his/her application as unsuccessful.
• The Council reserves the right Not to continue with the interviews and appointments if the Council feels there are no suitable candidates could be found.
• Canvassing of Councillors/ Management is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
• For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact the Corporate Services Department on the following telephone numbers: (EXTENSIONS: 6669/6735/6670/6673).

CLOSING DATE: 31 MAY 2026

MASE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER