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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)
Records management relating to fire emergency services( vehicles/maintenance/ equipment/tools)
Inspection and testing of fixed fire alarms
Perform fire protection duties on Cargo vessels, LPG vessels and Oil vessels break bulk quay, dry bulk quay and IMDG
vessels
Respond to emergency incidents during working hours and standby hours
Perform role of driver/operator of emergency response vehicles
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
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Conduct fire prevention inspections throughout the Port( buildings, equipment, craft, infrastructure)
Conduct fire awareness to Port employees and tenants personnel as and when required
Conduct hot work standby and patrols
Issue hot work permits during working hours and after hours ( when on standby)
Conduct random compliance inspections on hot work permit holders
Conduct random compliance inspection on Hazardous Chemical stores
Management of fire control center
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