SALARY: R196 164.00 - R254 628.00 p.a. T12
Job Purpose: To conduct regulatory and technical fire safety inspections so as to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fires; the safe storage, handling and use of classified dangerous goods and substances and to conduct fire investigations and perform public fire education duties.
Duties: Under immediate supervision and general direction from the Assistant Chief: Fire Safety and Risk Management, interpret, apply and enforce provisions of fire prevention, hazardous materials and fire safety laws, ordinances and related fire protection regulations; interact with relevant external parties including communities and professional bodies and persons and advise on fire prevention and life safety issues; Facilitate the provision of fire prevention and life safety training to operation personnel; Attend incidents of fire outbreak to assist in cause determination and assists in the prosecution of arsonists and persons whose failure to comply results in fire outbreak; Assist the Fire Department in fulfilling the Fire Department Strategic Plan which includes the Integrated Fire Safety and Risk Management Plan. Minimum Requirements: (Graduate) Diploma in Fire Technology from Southern African Emergency Services Institute or Graduate Diploma in Fire Engineering Science form the Institution of Fire Engineers; Current registration as a Basic Ambulance Attendant (Proof required); Valid C1 Drivers Licence; 6 years experience in a recognized Fire Brigade Services environment. Preferred
Requirements: Advanced Fire Prevention; Fire Investigation Essential Skills Required: Computer Literate and proficient in MS Office Suite; Fluency in 2 of the 3 regional languages, one of which must be English; Knowledge and skills and ability to read and interpret fire protection regulations and bylaws; Ability to read building plans and rational design submissions and apply the principles of fire protection design; Communicating clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, with individuals and in group settings
Note: Shortlisted Candidates will be subject to a panel interview and practical job task assessment
The Fire Safety Inspectorate is a uniformed section and Officers are subject to a 5 day working week. Incumbents however may be required to work overtime with little or no notice and may be assigned to the Fire Service Operations Division when the need arises; and maybe subject to Emergency Standby duties outside normal working hours on a roster basis.
Telephonic enquiries regarding this post may be directed to the Chief Fire Officer on 023 348 9062
To apply in assured confidence, please send your FULL CV with certified copies of qualifications and covering letter (including details of at least 3 contactable referees and the relevant reference number) to The Human Resource Manager, Breede Valley Municipality, Private Bag X3046, Worcester, 6849 or email to lalberts@bvm.gov.za. For enquiries please contact The Human Resource Office (Liezel Alberts) at 023 348 4961. The Municipality is an Equal opportunity employer and as such will observe the requirements of the employment equity act and its EE plan. If no response is received within 2 months, you can accept that you were unsuccessful in your application.
All applications should reach us by 24 May 2013 before 16h30.
Please note that * No late applications will be considered * No faxes will be accepted * Candidates wishing to have their CV's returned should provide a self-addressed envelope with the required postage stamps * Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification * Fraudulent qualifications or documentation, will immediately disqualify any applicant
