Answer the Call to Serve & Protect Your Community!
🚨 About the Programme
The City of Cape Town Fire & Rescue Service is seeking brave, dedicated individuals to join its 2025 Fire Fighter Learnership. This intensive training programme combines theoretical knowledge, physical conditioning, and hands-on firefighting experience to prepare you for a heroic career in emergency services.
📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
📅 Contract Duration: 1 Year (Non-permanent, with potential for permanent placement)
💰 Stipend: R199,340 per annum (Basic salary during training)
✅ Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet these criteria:
✔ Age: 18 years or older
✔ Education: Grade 12 (Matric) – Mathematics & Physical Science preferred
✔ Physical Fitness:
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No fear of heights or confined spaces
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Medically & physically fit (will undergo assessments)
✔ Personal Attributes: -
Team player
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High stress tolerance
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Discipline & commitment
✔ Background Check: Clean criminal record
⚡ What the Learnership Offers
🔹 Comprehensive firefighting training (theory + practical)
🔹 NQF-aligned certification upon completion
🔹 Potential permanent employment with City of Cape Town Fire Services
🔹 Life-saving skills & career growth in emergency services
📌 How to Apply
Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
You will need certified copies of:
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South African ID
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Matric Certificate
Step 2: Apply Online
📍 Application Portal: City of Cape Town eRecruitment System
🔗 Create an e-Services Account (if you don’t have one)
Step 3: Pass the Selection Process
✅ Fitness Test:
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2.4 km run (timed)
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Push-ups & sit-ups
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Dead load carry
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Reach test
✅ Written Assessment (Basic aptitude test)
✅ Medical & Drug Test
✅ Interview & Background Check
💪 How to Prepare for Success
✔ Start training NOW – Improve endurance (running, strength exercises)
✔ Study basic fire safety & emergency procedures
✔ Ensure all documents are certified & ready
🚒 Why Become a Fire Fighter?
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Save lives & make a real difference
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Stable career with growth opportunities
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Join a respected emergency service team
📅 Apply Now!
⏳ Closing Date: Check official portal (Apply early!)
🔗 Apply Online: City of Cape Town eRecruitment
⚠ NOTE: No application fees! Beware of scams.
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