Chief Fire Officer

Closing Date: 18 June 2024
Salary: T12 (R351 624,00 per annum) + fringe benefits

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least a Certificate in Fire Services Technology
• Preference to candidates with a Diploma/Degree in Fire Technology
• Valid B Driver’s License
• 8 years experience in all major functions of Fire Services of which minimum three years must have been in a supervisory capacity
• Computer Literate and proficient in Ms Word/Excel/PowerPoint
• Excellent written and communication skills in at least two of three regional languages with excellent fluency in spoken and written English
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Good presentation and project management skills
• Good understanding and interpretation of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and regulations • Good decision making, abilities to prevent serious impacts on lives and property
• Required to be on standby, to attend to and take charge of major incidents if, and when required
• Required to work overtime with little or no notice
• Required to travel on official duties and to respond to fire emergencies outside municipal area as part of mutual aid agreement with national, provincial and local authorities
• Required to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Fire Services of the CKDM
• Medium to long term objectives and public safety priorities of productive and cost fire services.
• Organizational principles and processes for the delivery of fire services in the area of jurisdiction by performing related functions.
• Effective administrative system and process for the Fire Services.
• Prepare capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget for Fire Services.
• Coordinate fire prevention, education and awareness programs.
• Coordinate communication and liaison with all role-players and stakeholders.