ASSISTANT CHIEF: FIRE SAFETY ENFORCEMENT

City of Tshwane • Tallahassee, FL

9h

About The Position

To manage, provide, deliver and maintain a fire safety service within the boundaries of the City of Tshwane

Requirements

• Grade 12
• National diploma in Fire Technology
• BTech degree in Fire Technology or postgraduate diploma in Fire Technology or higher may be an added advantage
• Law enforcement or peace officer course
• At least eight years’ continuous institutional experience in a fire and rescue environment, of which at least four years should be at relevant managerial experience level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Willingness to be assigned to any geographical fire station in Tshwane Willingness and ability to be on standby and work overtime and after hours on weekends and public holidays with little or no notice
• Strategic management skills
• Business management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Financial management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict-handling skills

Nice To Haves

• BTech degree in Fire Technology or postgraduate diploma in Fire Technology or higher may be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Render fire safety service duties and any other activities to minimise losses pertaining to life and property through preventing, eliminating and reducing hazards that contribute to the occurrence and spread of fire
• Exercise management and oversight over the fire safety inspectorate function with the aim to maintain an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient service within the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the Deputy Chief: Fire Safety Enforcement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree