Fire Service jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

ELIGIBILITY

Internal and External

CLOSING DATE

14.08.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

SS 48/26 Ext.

SALARY

Basic Salary: R 204 812 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Fire Services

DIRECTORATE

SAFETY AND SECURITY Wildland Firefighter

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 18 years or older
• Must be willing to complete practical and theoretical

firefighting training

• Be stationed at any Fire Station within the City of Cape Town
• Work 40 hours per week and shifts
• Previous experience in fire related industry would be advantageous
• Required to work additional hours/overtime on short notice
• Required to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
• No criminal record

NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and

pass the following compulsory fitness test

• Reach test (1.9 m)
• 2.4 km run (Males 12 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
• Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Dead load carry (2 x 25 kg drums a distance of 100m)

NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will:

• be required to pass a written assessment (Mathematics and

English comprehension) and interview

• be required to submit their fingerprints or identity numbers

for the purpose of checking criminal records. No other

criminal clearances will be acceptable

• be required to undergo a medical evaluation
• be required to undergo a compulsory drug test

Key Performance Areas

• Carry out fire-fighting operations under guidance.
• To respond to and combat vegetation fires.
• To check and maintain fire-fighting equipment.
• Check, clean and maintain fire fighting vehicles.
• To carry out fire station duties and maintenance.
• Assist with clearing of fire breaks.
• Undergo continuous training.