City of Cape Town: Firefighter Learnership Programme 2025
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