City of Cape Town: Firefighter Learnerships 2025

Department: Human Resources

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

REFERENCE NUMBER: SS 01/25 Ext.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the following non-permanent Cadet Fire Fighter Skills Program.

• Directorate – Safety & Security
• Department – Fire and Rescue Services

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 andpass 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)

NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will

• 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 Citytesting 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

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process forRecruitment and Selection purposes. 

In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.

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