• Full Time
  • Mthatha
  • July 17, 2025

O.R. Tambo District Municipality

CHIEF FIRE OFFICER

  • Permanent
  • Task Grade: 15
  • Annual Basic Salary: (R 665 737,49 – R 864 182,25) excluding benefits
  • Position to be stationed in Mthatha, Eastern Cape
  • Reports to Head of Centre Disaster Risk Management

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Degree in Fire Technology) – SAESI Registered
  • Code EC Driver’s License.
  • Computer Literacy Certificate
  • 05 years’ experience in Fire Management environment

Key Performance Areas:

  • Control the procedural applications, interventions and activities of the operational functionality of the fire and rescue section to ensure the section is positioned to react efficiently to fire / rescue threats or occurrences within the municipal area.
  • Controls and contribute to the fire and rescue services strategical operation plan pertaining to firefighting services
  • Controls and contribute to the community services fire and rescue services policies, procedures and controls pertaining to firefighting services
  • Controls and deliver an effective firefighting service
  • Delivers and controls effective fire safety services
  • Delivers and controls effective fire training services
  • Delivers and controls effective information education services
  • Controls fleet maintenance and equipment
  • Control and contribute to the community services fire and rescue services financial and asset management pertaining to firefighting services
  • Controls the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel within the firefighting services sub section
  • Controls and contribute to the firefighting services stakeholder and communication process
  • Controls the reporting requirements of the functionality firefighting services
  • Control administrative functions
  • Control and contributing towards efficient and effective firefighting services audit processes

For more information, please contact Mr Ndukuda: 047 537 7208

TAKE NOTE:

  • The e-recruitment system which is accessible at https://recruit.ortambodm.co.za.
  • 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 the Upload CV section of 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: 047 537 7208/14.

CLOSING DATE: 17 JULY 2025

To apply for this job please visit recruit.ortambodm.co.za.