Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate at NQF level 4; 
• National Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) or SAESI Graduate Diploma or IFE Level 3 Diploma; 
• Fluent to talk and type English; 
• IFSAC Certified Fire Fighter I & II NFPA1001 & Hazmat Awareness and Operations NFPA 1072; 
• Current Registration with the HPCSA at BLS level; 
• Valid Driver’s license (Code C) and valid PDP; 
• Certified IFSAC NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level 1; 
• 3 – 4 years operational experience of which 2 years Basic training experience in an academy.  

Primary Function: 

• Ensure the protection of people and property in emergencies by providing both theoretical and physical training to our learners and firefighters, conducting assessments to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to deal with any emergency effectively by providing training that is conducted safely and reliably, with the coordination of resources and facilities to ensure the best possible outcome and that in the event of an emergency, we are ready to respond promptly and efficiently to protect lives and property.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Management of resources; 
• Promoting compliance with departmental policies; 
• Supervise the utilisation and maintenance of station/academy resources; 
• Plan, prepare and respond to emergency incidents anywhere and anytime as required; 
• Take charge of the continual Professional Development Programs and oversee their management; 
• Assist with the development of the training courses and prepare for implementation; 
• Facilitate the training process, including class lectures, workplace experience, in-service practical experience and Hospital experience; 
• Assist with emergency medical services; 
• Perform special operations; 
• Promote EMS Management through public information campaigns, education and training and liaison with communities; 
• Communicate health promotion actions effectively, using appropriate techniques and technologies for different individuals, groups and communities; 
• Identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest.