Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate or NQF level 4 equivalent;
• Diploma in Fire Technology (Fire Services) or Safety Management;
• Fire Fighter I & II, Hazmat Awareness and Operations (IFSAC/QCTO/LGSETA/City of Johannesburg EMS approved);
• Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) with current HPCSA registration;
• Code C Driver’s license with a valid PrDP;
• Fire Service Instructor Level 1 (IFSAC/City of Johannesburg EMS);
• 6 years of operational experience as a firefighter;
• Computer Literacy: MS Office.

Primary Function

• Provide both the theoretical and practical training to our candidates in fire and hazmat, rescue and OHS Compliance training programmes.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist with the development of the training courses and prepare for implementation;
• 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;
• Facilitate the training process, including class lectures, workplace experience, in-service practical experience and Hospital experience;
• 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.