Job Description
About the Role
Fidelity Services Group is seeking highly skilled and experienced Firefighters to join our team in Garsfontein, Pretoria. As a Firefighter with Fidelity Services Group, you will be responsible for responding to fires and emergency incidents, providing emergency rescue services, and protecting the lives and property of our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Responding to fires, rescues, and related emergency and non-emergency humanitarian incidents
- Responding to incidents involving hazardous substances
- Extricating and/or releasing casualties and carrying out emergency operations as directed by the level of authority
- Resuscitating and treating injured persons and carrying out emergency operations as directed by next level authority
- Operating a range of equipment to control, manage, and extinguish fires
- Undertaking fire protection duties in situations that potentially threaten lives or property and having available appropriate equipment as directed by supervisors
- Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under the guidance, mentorship, and supervision of seniors and officers in charge
- Participating in training drills, simulation exercises, and physical fitness training as directed
- Training all relevant employees on the theory and practice necessary to fight fires
- Advising on preventative and corrective actions
- Implementing the relevant procedures, strategies, and using the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property
- Performing basic level maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness
- Checking, cleaning, testing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment
- Completing computerized occurrence log in order to maintain proper records of daily occurrences
- Conducting health and safety inspections in order to maintain a safe work environment in the workplace
- Completing pro forma documentation
- Participating in Departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
- Driving and operating a range of heavy and extra-heavy specialized vehicles/appliances to or at emergency incidents as directed
- Operating a range of machinery to hoist lower, gain access to buildings, and/or extricate victims, equipment, and any other persons at emergency incidents
- Ensuring that the fire apparatus and associated emergency equipment can be safely and effectively operated and utilized to save lives and property
- Assisting with Fire and Safety training, fire safety inspections, life safety education, and training drills
- Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act in respect of the shift, by conducting the necessary safety inspections, ensuring subordinates are provided with, use, and maintain prescribed protective clothing as well as ensuring adherence to all policies and orders made to promote personal safety and the prevention of loss
- Ensuring compliance with prescribed equipment maintenance schedules and effecting repairs where possible at shift level in order to contribute to ensuring operational readiness and reduction of damage to equipment
- Completing all shift-related administrative routines specified in departmental policy and orders to ensure efficiency and maintenance of prescribed records/registers under the auspice of the Fire Chief
- Undertaking supervisory and line functional personnel-related functions
Requirements
- Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification
- IFSAC Accredited NFPA 1001 Firefighter 2 certification
- Firefighter II Certification
- Firefighting training and at least 2-3 years related experience are essential
- Valid code C1 drivers license with PrDP
- Advanced driving experience advantageous
- Medically and physically fit
- Good understanding and practice of Fire prevention procedures
- Knowledge of Fire-fighting systems (namely systems used to extinguish fires, the classes and chemistry of fire)
- Clear criminal record
- Capability to react within efficient time frames to emergency situations
- Administration, interpersonal communication, and customer liaison skills are required
- Hazmat experience and knowledge essential
- EMT certification
- First Aid levels 1 to 3
- Basic Ambulance Attendant
Qualifications
- Grade 12 as a minimum school qualification (required)
Salary & Benefits
- Not specified in the original job description.
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About Facilities / maintenance Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, the facilities and maintenance sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of various industries. Generally, this field offers stable employment opportunities, with many multinational corporations having operations in the country. However, the job market can be competitive, especially for entry-level positions.
Typically, salaries for facilities and maintenance professionals in South Africa vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. While broad salary ranges are difficult to pinpoint, it is generally accepted that experienced professionals in this field can earn anywhere from R400 000 to R1 million per annum, although these figures may be higher or lower depending on the specific circumstances.
Common skills required for facilities and maintenance roles include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, physical fitness, and a strong understanding of safety protocols. Many employers also place a high value on technical certifications, such as those offered by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) or the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
The facilities and maintenance sector is often found in industries such as financial services, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. These sectors typically require skilled professionals to maintain their equipment, premises, and infrastructure.
Career development opportunities are plentiful for those interested in this field. Typically, entry-level positions serve as a stepping stone to more senior roles, such as facilities manager or maintenance supervisor. With experience and additional training, professionals can move into leadership positions, such as department head or project manager. Many employers also offer internal training and development programs to help staff upskill and reskill.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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