INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: FIRE FIGHTER L2 CEF SOC
CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The Mandate of CEF is to contribute to the security of energy supply of South Africa and the Region through exploration, acquisition, development, marketing and strategic partnership. It is derived from the CEF Act (No 38 of 1977) and the Ministerial directives issued thereafter.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Matric
- Fire fighter 1 (SAESI accredited) (NFPA 1001)
- Fire fighter 2 (SAESI accredited) (NFPA 1001)
- Hazmat operations (NFPA 1072/472)
- First Aid Level 3
- Pump operator certificate
- Minimum4 year’s experience in emergency services and 3 year’s experience as a firefighter
- Experience in a petroleum refinery is desirable
- Code B Driver’s license
- Code C1 is advantageous
Special conditions
- Medically and Physically fit
- Operate in potentially dangerous and physically demanding environments, including exposure to extreme heat, toxic chemicals, and confined spaces.
- Rotational shifts, including weekends, nights, and public holidays, may be required.
DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES
- Ability to work under pressure
- Decisiveness
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Root cause analysis
- Basic report writing skills
- Basic Computer literacy
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Emergency Response
- Respond promptly to fire alarms, hazardous material incidents, and other emergencies within the refinery.
- Perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical operations under the direction of a superior.
- Support the safe evacuation of refinery personnel during emergencies.
- Manage advanced fire suppression and hazardous material situations
- Act as team lead in emergency situations
Fire Prevention and Inspection
- Conduct regular inspections of fire equipment, including extinguishers, hydrants, and alarms, to ensure they are operational.
- Identify and report fire hazards, unsafe practices, or conditions within the refinery.
- Assist in fire risk assessments and implementation of preventive measures.
- Environmental monitoring & other related activities to ensure safe operations. (FLIR Camera scans)
Equipment Maintenance
- Maintain firefighting tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and vehicles to ensure readiness at all times.
- Conduct routine checks and minor repairs of fire hoses, nozzles, pumps, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
- Performs preventative maintenance with routine station duties as directed to maintain the cleanliness, readiness and appearance of apparatus, equipment and fire station
Training and Drills
- Develop and deliver training programmes
- Coordinate the training process
Collaboration and Reporting
- Work in coordination with other emergency response teams and refinery departments during incidents.
- Document incidents and provide detailed reports on firefighting and emergency response activities.
- Respond to online service requests
Closing Date: 10 February 2025
NOTE: The successful candidate/s for the advertised position/s will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which includes, criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications and previous employment (Reference checks). It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority and the evaluation certificate is attached to the application on submission. If you do not hear from the CEF SOC three months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application unsuThis position will be filled in accordance with the CEF SOC Employment Equity Plan.
This position will be filled in accordance with the CEF SOC Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to females from previously disadvantaged individuals, especially Whites, Indians and Coloured. This position will be filled in accordance with the CEF SOC Employment Equity Plan.