Skills: Senior Fire, Fire Officer, Operations, SAMTRAC, Fire Engineering, HPCSA, Health Professions Council of South Africa, Emergency Officer, Manufacturing
Salary type: Monthly
Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Job published: 03-10-2023
Job ID: 34462
Phone number: +27310018945
Job Description
Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is looking to recruit a HPCSA Registered, Senior Fire Officer (Fire & Emergency Response) for their KZN site. Candidates who live outside of the province will be assisted in relocation. Only South African Citizens need apply.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric
- Higher Certificate in Fire Engineering
- Intermediate Life Support Paramedic Mandatory including registration with HPCSA (Non-Negotiable)
- High Angle rope rescue 1+2 Qualifications
- SAMTRAC
Other (Advantageous):
- Incident Commander
- Fire Officer 2 will be advantageous
- Snake identification/bite treatment and snake handling will be advantageous
- National Diploma or Higher Qualification in Fire Engineering or related Risk Field will be advantageous
- C1 Drivers Licence
- Professional Driving Permit
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in industrial/Municipal Fire Services in a similar capacity
- SAP or Equivalent Central Maintenance Management System advantageous & MS Office Suite
- Medically fit & able to pass a fitness test & safety Medical
- Leadership experience in managing medical or hazmat emergencies
- Responsibilities include overseeing all fire safety and emergency response activities in a manufacturing facility, responding to emergencies, and developing comprehensive plans and drills
- Conducting regular audits, drills, and training sessions to ensure employee preparedness
- Maintaining records and reports related to emergencies and establishing relationships with emergency medical and fire protection services
- Taking charge as an incident commander during emergencies and ensuring prompt and efficient responses
- Inspecting and maintaining equipment and systems
- Investigating fire incidents, identifying causes, and implementing corrective actions
- Effective communication across different organizational levels
- Ability to work well under pressure and independently
- Training and coaching skills for personnel
- Proficiency in conducting accurate audits and reporting
- Planning and executing fire, medical, and hazmat drills, along with reporting findings and recommendations
- Managing and maintaining emergency response equipment
- Proactive mindset for continuous improvement
Please note only shortlisted & qualified candidates will be contacted.
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