CHIEF FIRE (RE-ADVERT)

                         CHIEF FIRE OFFICER

N.B: APPLICANTS WHO RESPONDED TO THE PREVIOUS ADVERT ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY

• Permanent
• Task Grade: 15
• Annual Basic Salary: (R 699 090.94 – R 907 477.78) 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
• Code EC Driver’s License.
• Computer Literacy Certificate
• 05 years’ experience in Fire Management environment of which 03 years must be at supervisory or divisional level
• Registered with relevant Professional Body (Professional Body for Community Safety/Fire and Rescue Services or equivalent)

Key Performance Areas:

• Controls 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
• Controls and contributes 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
• Controls and contributes towards efficient and effective firefighting services audit processes.

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: 047 501 6400 (EXTENSIONS: 6669/6735/6670/6673).

CLOSING DATE:  31 MAY 2026

MASE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER