Manager (Fire Safety)

About the role

Ethekwini Metro is recruiting a Manager (Fire Safety) (Ref No: 43002020, Grade 14) to help prevent and reduce the incidence and severity of fires and other threatening dangers, and to carry out high-level technical functions related to fire safety. The total remuneration package is valued between R1,037,698 and R1,316,710 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to preventing and reducing the incidence and severity of fires and other threatening dangers.
• Carry out high-level technical functions specifically related to fire safety.

Required profile

• Diploma in Fire Technology or another related and equivalent qualification.
• Fire Investigation certificate.
• 11 years of relevant operational experience, including 3 years at a supervisory level such as Station Commander, and advancement from Station Commander level.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• Must be prepared to work anywhere within the area of authority having jurisdiction, to perform standby duties and duties outside normal office hours, and to undergo psychometric and/or work sample assessments.
• Must satisfy the medical standards prescribed by the Department.

Required skills

• Firefighting skills and fire safety and prevention knowledge.
• Community and customer focus, ethics and professionalism, resilience.
• Strong interpersonal relationships, service delivery orientation, problem-solving, and coaching and mentoring skills.
• Computer literacy.