Oudtshoorn Municipality is calling on dedicated and physically fit individuals to join its Fire and Emergency Services division as Temporary Firefighters. A total of 16 positions are available for 2025, offering an exciting opportunity to serve the community and gain valuable firefighting experience.

Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Salary: R5,555.10 per month
Location: Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for these positions, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 (attach proof)
• 1-year operational experience in a relevant environment
• Valid Code C1 driver’s licence (an added advantage)
• Firefighter 1 – NFPA 1001 Certification (attach proof)
• Hazmat Awareness – NFPA 472 Certification (attach proof)
• Valid First Aid Level 3 (attach proof)

Additional Requirements

Applicants must also:

• Be physically and mentally fit (attach a medical note)
• Meet NFPA 1582 medical test compliance (attach a medical note)
• Have no criminal record
• Not be afraid of heights and not suffer from claustrophobia
• Possess good communication skills
• Be proficient in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape

Physical Fitness Tests

Candidates will need to successfully complete the following assessments:

• 2.4 km run
• Push-ups and sit-ups
• Hose drags
• Drum carry
• High test
• Claustrophobic test
• Swimming test

Key Performance Areas

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Rendering fire, emergency, and rescue services
• Taking part in fire prevention inspections and awareness programmes
• Cleaning and maintaining fire station buildings, vehicles, and equipment
• Participating in regular training, drills, and physical exercises
• Completing administrative duties such as logbooks, incident reports, and occurrence books
• Conducting daily inspections of firefighting and rescue equipment
• Performing standby and overtime duties when required
• Working shifts and being available for overtime at short notice
• Assisting in compiling emergency-related reports

Competencies

Core Competencies: Communication, customer focus, problem-solving, resilience, ethics, professionalism
Functional Competencies: Firefighting, rescue operations, Hazmat, urban search and rescue, fire prevention, emergency medical care, dispatching
Public Service Orientation: Interpersonal relationships, service delivery orientation
Personal Attributes: Action orientation, adaptability, learning orientation
Leadership Skills: Team orientation, coaching, and mentoring

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the official Oudtshoorn Municipality application form (available at www.oudtshoorn.gov.za) and should include:

• A cover letter
• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of your 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

Post to: P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620
(Submit to Recruitment & Selection Section)

Important Notes

• No emailed or faxed applications will be accepted
• Canvassing will lead to disqualification
• If you do not receive feedback within 30 working days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
• The Municipality is committed to employment equity

Click here to apply for the Oudtshoorn Municipality Temporary Firefighter Vacancies 2025