TRANSNET: FIRE FIGHTER X2

This advert is open for application by external applicants.

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The closing date is on 25.06.2019. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application
before the closing date of the advertisement.

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application as unsuccessful.

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Operating Division : Transnet NPA
Position Title : Fire Fighter
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : SHERQ
Location : Saldanha
Reporting To : Fire Officer
Grade Level : J2
Reference Number : 10157281

Position Purpose :
Maintain fire systems, protect craft and infrastructure in the Port and respond to emergency situations to reduce risk of
incidents and minimize the effect thereof in compliance with statutory regulations.
Position outputs :
1.Maintenance, testing and servicing of fire equipment and related apparatus( fire tender/ skid unit)

1. Records management relating to fire emergency services( vehicles/maintenance/ equipment/tools)
2. Inspection and testing of fixed fire alarms
3. Perform fire protection duties on Cargo vessels, LPG vessels and Oil vessels break bulk quay, dry bulk quay and IMDG
   vessels
4. Respond to emergency incidents during working hours and standby hours
5. Perform role of driver/operator of emergency response vehicles
6. Attend to fire and emergency incidents as first responder PLEASE NOTE: Transnet, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any
   suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line on 0800 003 056.
7. Conduct fire prevention inspections throughout the Port( buildings, equipment, craft, infrastructure)
8. Conduct fire awareness to Port employees and tenants personnel as and when required
9. Conduct hot work standby and patrols
10. Issue hot work permits during working hours and after hours ( when on standby)
11. Conduct random compliance inspections on hot work permit holders
12. Conduct random compliance inspection on Hazardous Chemical stores
13. Management of fire control center
14. Facilitate Fire Risk Assessment interventions
    Qualifications & Experience :
    Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Fire Fighter 1 certificate
• Certification ( SABS1475) SAQCC will be advantageous
• Driver license Code C1 and PDP
• Hazmat Awareness
• Hazmat Operations
• First Aid Level 3 of Basic Ambulance Assistance certification
  Experience
  1-3 years experience as a Fire Fighter
  Competencies :
  Knowledge
• First Aid
• Safety regulations and risk analysis
• Hazmat cargo
• Fire Technology
• Fire ground operations
• Confined space entry
• Fire Brigade Services Act
• Rescue and extrication
• Handling hazardous material incidents
• Basic fire prevention strategies
• Port rules and harbour masters written instructions
• International safety guide for tankers and terminals
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
  Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Incident handling
• Decision making
• Report writing
• Computer literate
  Attributes required
• Safety orientated
• Internal/External customer satisfaction
• Hazard, Risk and Safety orientated
• Professionalism, assertive positive approach
• Team player, presentable, professional and confident
• Results driven and dynamic
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Task orientated
• Responsible