Firefighter Learnership Programme 2025

Location: Cape Town

SALARY: Stipend: R 5 961.83 p.m

DIRECTORATE
CORPORATE SERVICES CADET FIRE FIGHTER SKILLS PROGRAM

Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science
  preferred)
• 18 years or older
• Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
• Must be medically and physically fit
• Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful
  situations
• No Criminal Record

NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and
pass the following compulsory fitness test

• Reach test (1.9 m)
• 2.4 km run (Males 11 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
• Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m)

NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will

• be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
• be required to submit their fingerprints and identity numbers
  for the purpose of checking criminal records.
• no other criminal clearances will be acceptable
• be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
• be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City
  testing center
• be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test
  (fear of confined spaces and fear of heights)
  Special conditions attached to the post:
• Candidates must reside within the City of Cape Town
  Municipal Area
• No expectation of permanent employment upon completion
  of the program
• Only unemployed applicants will be considered
• Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for
appointment to the following non-permanent Cadet Fire Fighter Skills
Program.

Directorate – Safety & Security
Department – Fire and Rescue Services

How to Apply
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape
Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information
provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for
Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be
required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and
Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,
throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent
employment.

Please note the following important information:
Applicants must apply on-line via e-Recruitment.

Please note that no hard copy or emailed applications will be
accepted.
In order to apply on-line, applicants must first create an e-Services

Account on the City of Cape Town Website. www.capetown.gov.za
Applicants may use any computer with internet access to apply.

Smart phones are not compatible with this on-line application
process and cannot be used to apply.

Applicants may use a Smart Cape computer at a City of Cape Town
Library if they are a library member.

To become a library member, you will need to apply for membership
at a library with your ID and proof of residence.
Please note that no late applications will be considered.

On-line applications must include the submission of:

• A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (no
  affidavits will be accepted)
• A recently certified copy of matric certificate

CLOSING DATE: 31.01.2025