Platoon Commander (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Candidates who applied in response to the previous advertisement are hereby encouraged to re-apply for the position.

Task Grade: 11
Employment Status: Permanent
Salary: R 424 421,34 – R 550 924,52 (Subject to Job Evaluation Results)
Department: Community Services
Reporting To: Station Commander

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must possess:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in Fire Technology or equivalent
• Fire Fighter ii certificate
• Hazmat Awareness certificate
• Basic Life Support Certificate
• Valid Code C1 Driver’s License with PrDP,
• Computer literacy Certificate
• 2 years’ experience in Fire and Rescue environment.

Key Performance Areas:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Coordinates and contributes to the section’s Strategical Operation plan pertaining to Fire Fighting Services.
• Coordinate the contribution to the Section Fire and Rescue Services Policies, Procedures

      and Controls pertaining to Fire Fighting 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 Fire Fighting Services.

• Coordinate and Controls the Key Performance Indicator’s and outcomes of personnel

      within the Fire Fighting Services Sub Section.

• Coordinate and Contribute to Fire Fighting Services Stakeholder and Communication

       Process.

• Coordinate the reporting requirements of the functionality Fire Fighting Services.

TAKE NOTE:

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Municipality’s e-Recruitment System: https://recruit.ortambodm.co.za

Applicants are advised to note the following:

• The e-Recruitment System will close at 23h59 on the closing date.
• Applicants must upload certified copies of qualifications, identity document, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and a brief covering letter indicating the position applied for. Failure to submit the required documents will result in disqualification.
• Candidates must upload a clear copy of their CV only under the “Upload CV” section. Supporting documents such as identity documents, driver’s licences, and qualifications should be uploaded in the designated supporting documents section. All documents must be in PDF or word format only.
• R. Tambo District Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representativity, and persons from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
• Verification of qualifications, driver’s licences, employment history, criminal records, credit history, security vetting, and any other relevant checks may be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to competency assessments and other relevant selection processes.
• Successful candidates will be required to sign an employment contract, performance agreement (where applicable), and disclosure of financial interests.
• If applicants have not been contacted within ninety (90) days after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• The Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
• Canvassing of Councillors, Management, or Municipal officials will result in immediate disqualification.
• No late, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 27 NOVEMBER 2026

MASE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER