SAFETY AND SECURITY ● FIRE SERVICES

STATION COMMANDER

BASIC SALARY: R588 221 PER ANNUM ● REF NO: SS 11/26 ● VARIOUS

Requirements:  

• Diploma or graduate diploma in Fire Technology / Level 3 Diploma in Fire Science, Operations, Fire Safety and Management / Graduate Membership Certificate

OR

• Fire Officer 3 Certificate, Fire Inspector 2 Certificate, Plans Examiner 2 Certificate and Operations Division (ICS) Certificate

OR

• Academic Higher Qualifications:
  • Higher Certificate in Management Fire Technology or 2nd Exit level of 4-Year Tertiary Diploma Fire Service Technology
  • Advanced First Responder (in-dated) or higher level registered with HPCSA (advantageous)
• Seven (7) years’ operational experience of which three (3) years must be at a Supervisory level of a Platoon Commander
• Computer literacy
• Physically fit
• A valid driver’s licence
• No criminal record.

Key performance areas: 

• Manage a Fire Station consisting of three platoons and related functions with the City of Cape Town
• Plan response mechanisms and fire safety activities to deal with and prevent fire and emergency incidents
• Manage and control staff at a Fire Station consisting of three platoons
• Manage training and skills development and the transfer of skills and knowledge
• To undertake related and general administrative tasks / duties
• Manage and control outcomes associated with utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel within the division
• Manage and monitor Cost Centres and general ledger expenditure so as to ensure compliance the MFMA requirements.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO THE POSITION:

• Required to work at any Fire Station or section within the Area of jurisdiction as determined by the Chief Fire Officer. Interchangeable with other functions i.e. Operations, Fire and Life Safety, Planning, Logistics and Technical Services and Training, as and when required by the Chief Fire Officer.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.

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 for Recruitment 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.

Closing date: 13 March 2026

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.