DISTRICT COMMANDER (2 POSTS)

City of Tshwane•Tallahassee, FL

10h

About The Position

To manage, administrate, coordinate and lead the rendering of operational fire, rescue, hazardous materials and special operations responses in a geographically defined emergency services district in accordance with the Emergency Services Command and Control Framework and related standard operating procedures, as well as the directives of senior officers, the Divisional Chief: Fire and Rescue Operations and the Chief of Emergency Services

Requirements

Grade 12
Current Basic Life Support (BAA/BLS) with a current Health Professions Council of South Africa registration
National diploma in Fire Technology or an associate diploma in Fire Technology
At least five years’ continuous experience in operational fire services, of which at least two years should be at supervisory level
A valid Code C 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

Nice To Haves

BTech degree or higher in Fire Technology will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

Acquire knowledge of the operational execution of duties relating to operational tasks
Execute operational tasks under close supervision of the assistant chief or higher
Ensure the operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
Provide mentoring and guidance to junior firefighters
Perform operational tasks under limited supervision
Manage resources
Assist with staff development
Supervise the performance of tasks
Perform operational tasks
Perform managerial functions for a specific station
Assume responsibility for a station or a number of stations
Assume responsibility for supervisory duties under the assigned division