CADET FIRE FIGHTER SKILLS PROGRAM 2025

Join the CADET Fire Fighter Skills Program 2025 to develop essential firefighting skills, gain experience, and enhance your skills for a successful career in fire services. Apply today!

Job Details:

DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
STIPEND: R 5 961.83 p.m
REFERENCE NUMBER: SS 01/25 Ext.
CLOSING DATE: 31.01.2025
ELIGIBILITY: Suitably qualified candidates

CADET FIRE FIGHTER SKILLS PROGRAM 2025 REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred)
18 years or older
Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
Must be medically and physically fit
Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
No Criminal Record

NOTE: All selected candidates will be required to undergo and pass the following mandatory fitness test.

Reach test (1.9 m)
2.4 km run (Males 11 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m)

NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will:

Pass a written assessment and interview.
Provide fingerprints and identification numbers.
Identity numbers for the purpose of checking criminal records.
no other criminal clearances will be acceptable
be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing center
You must pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia exam.

Special conditions attached to the post:

Candidates must reside within the City of Cape Town Municipal Area
No expectation of permanent employment upon completion of the program
Only unemployed applicants will be considered
Required to wear a uniform and protective clothing

Applications are being accepted from appropriately qualified persons for admission to the following non-permanent Cadet Fire Fighter Skills Program.

Directorate – Safety & Security
Department – Fire and Rescue Services

HOW TO APPLY FOR CADET FIRE FIGHTER SKILLS PROGRAM 2025

You agree to the use of the personal information you provide with your application for a job at the City of Cape Town and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. Personal verification, lifestyle audits, and criminal and security checks are just a few of the procedures you could have to go through throughout the hiring process and/or your next job.

Apply online here

Please note the following important information:

Applicants must apply on-line via e-Recruitment.
Please note that no hard copy or emailed applications will be accepted.
In order to apply on-line, applicants must first create an e-Services
Account on the City of Cape Town Website. www.capetown.gov.za
Applicants may use any computer with internet access to apply.
Smart phones are not compatible with this on-line application process and cannot be used to apply.
Applicants may use a Smart Cape computer at a City of Cape Town
Library if they are a library member.
To become a library member, you will need to apply for membership at a library with your ID and proof of residence.

Please note that no late applications will be considered.

On-line applications must include the submission of:

A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (no affidavits will be accepted)
A recently certified copy of matric certificate

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by SMS or phone call when they must go to the designated place to complete the mandatory exams. Shortlisted applicants are recommended to bring their own equipment, food, and drinks to the testing facility.

All assessments are done through a process of elimination.
Only candidates with no criminal background and no current criminal cases, including those awaiting trial or punishment, will be considered for employment.
Only applicants who have completed a mandatory drug test and are deemed to be drug-free will be considered for employment.
There should be no anticipation of obtaining a job offer after applying for it and then being tested and declared capable.

Canvassing by job candidates or anyone acting on their behalf for positions within the Council’s Service is banned, and evidence of such will invalidate the applicant’s application for appointment.

If appointed, candidates must be available to work as scheduled and are not authorized to work elsewhere or run a private company while employed by the City unless the City Manager gives written approval.

Random drug/alcohol/illegal substance testing may be conducted during the course of employment.

Apply online here