Opportunities
Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.
Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately and 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements. (Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to also apply.)
- Internal & External applications will be considered
Directorate: Community Services
Ref: GD199/381/VD
Requirements: ∙
- Code C1 driving licence
- Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa Speak, Read and Write)
- Incumbent must pass a Department Physical Test upon entry and annually thereafter
- Must pass a medical test pre-placement/Post Offer/Baseline
- Must have no mental phobias related to claustrophobia (confined spaces), acrophobia (heights), bathphobia (depths), aquaphobia (water) , homophobia (blood) , achluophobia (darkness) , authophobia (isolation), and necrophobia (corpses) ∙ Physically and mentally fit
- Required to work shifts and overtime as and when required
- Required to work at any Fire Station, Fire Service Facility or Section within the area of jurisdiction by the Chief Fire Officer
- No criminal record
Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- Medical Test NFPA 1582
Experience: None
Job Purpose:
- Performs a variety of tasks associated with responding to and dealing with firefighting, emergency rescue services, rendering basic medical care, fire prevention and training activities, operating and maintaining fire equipment and apparatus, maintaining fire station facilities and related work as required under appropriate supervision in order to protect lives and property of the citizens of the municipality in accordance with the Fire Brigade Services Act (Act 99 of 1987).
Key Performance Areas:
- Once training and minimum qualification have been achieved, carry out firefighting activities and emergency operations under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge in order to minimize the risk to life and property as well as lives and property of the communities of the municipality
- Preparing for emergency incidents and protection duties under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge in order to educate the public and maintain a high standard of safety and operational efficiency at emergency incidents as well as reducing the incidents and severity of fires, providing a safer environment for firefighters and communities
- Preparing for emergency incidents under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge to ensure that equipment and vehicles are safe, available and in sound working order for operational efficiency during emergency incidents as well as to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment
- Performs basic administrative functions under guidance, mentorship and supervision of seniors and officers-in-charge to ensure that relevant records where applicable are maintained
- Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.
The Competency level for this position is a Fire and Rescue Level 1 as stipulates in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice R890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies:
Core Professional Competencies:
- Community and customer focus
- Problem solving
- Negotiation and influencing
- Resilience
- Communication
Functional Competencies:
- Fire fighting
- Rescue operations
- Special operations (hazmat, urban search and rescue)
- Fire safety and prevention
- Safety and welfare
- Emergency medical care
- Call taking and dispatch
Public Service Orientation Competencies:
- Interpersonal relationships
- Service delivery orientation
Personal Competencies:
- Action and outcome orientation
- Resilience
- Change readiness
- Cognitive ability
- Learning orientation
Management/ Leadership Competencies:
- Impact and influence
- Team orientation
- Direction setting
- Coaching and mentoring
Remuneration: R 145 440.00 per annum (T05 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
Date of acceptance: 01 March 2026 or as soon as possible
Enquiries: Mr N Williams at 022 913 6000
GENERAL:
1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality, including a housing allowance for home owners, subject to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.
3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.
4. All appointments are subject to SAPD clearings; which means that you give us permission to obtain SAPD clearance, by applying for a position at the Municipality.
5. Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.
7. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
8. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.
9. Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process and where necessary, write a trade test.
10. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirmed that the information you have provide to us is true, correct and up to date.
11. Only applications within the Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013) will be considered.
12. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest and a performance agreement (where applicable) with the employer.
A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 9136000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za with certified copies of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers Licence and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3 pages), (only one post per application form) to reach Municipal Offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville & Velddrif) within the municipal area or posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320, for the attention of Mr DF Verhoog, to reach him by no later than the closing date.
You should note that the Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and are received late or not at all. The onus is still on you to ensure that your application reaches the municipality before the closing date.
No faxes or electronic applications will be accepted.
Best Before: Friday, 09 January 2026 at 15:00
