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FIRE OFFICER POST (P8) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

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Fire Officer post (P8) at the University of South Africa (UNISA)

DEADLINE: 14 June 2023

Fire Officer post (P8) at the University of South Africa (UNISA)

The purpose of this position is to promote, encourage and improve the science of fire safety/fire prevention and practice of fire engineering and all expedients thereof. The incumbent must be able to raise awareness to the staff, students, and visitors of Unisa against the threat of fire by means of:

fire safety
fire prevention
provision of on-the job fire risks assessment
inspection and maintenance of fire equipment
Fire training

Requirements

Grade 12 Matric plus a relevant Bachelor degree or National Diploma and/or equivalent to a National Fire Technology Diploma (FPA and IPE)
Four years’ relevant experience, preferably in a Tertiary environment
Drivers licence – Code B

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Sound knowledge of fire protection and prevention
Knowledge of the relevant legislation (OHSA, SABS 0400/SANS 10400) and best practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
Must be ethical, dependable and show initiative
Must be customer service-oriented
Must have good coordination, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Must have sound judgement, advice and decision-making skills
Must be flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to plan, organize, lead and execute tasks
Ability to work independently, as well as harmoniously within a group
Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality and with adherence to deadlines

Recommendation

Professional membership of the SAQCC

Duties

Fire-fighting and support to emergency controllers
Fire safety, (inspections, planning and recommendations)
Fire prevention / (fire protection system)
On-the-job Fire training
Fire equipment maintenance

Administration and budget review
Research and development

Assumption of duty: As soon as possible

Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the responsibilities attached to the Position

Closing date: 14 June 2023

Enquiries: (012) 441 5847 (Mr V Khethani: Protection Services)

(012) 429 4972 (Ms S Thaver: HR Staffing and Client Services)

· The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and certified copies of original certificates (within the previous six months) of;

all educational qualifications,
- academic transcripts/records;
- identity document; and
- proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications
The detailed advertisement together with the prescribed application form can be found on the Unisa website https://staff.unisa.ac.za/vacancies or https://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies

Completed applications can be e-mailed to [email protected]
The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position.