Closing Date: 31 January 2025
Location: Cape Town

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 shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and
pass the following compulsory 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) test will

NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical

  • be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
  • be required to submit their fingerprints and 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
  • be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test
    (fear of confined spaces and fear of heights)

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.

How to Apply

Apply Online for the City of Cape Town: Firefighter Learnership Programme 2025