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