Are you passionate about helping others and have a desire for a challenging and rewarding career? Firefighter Learnerships for 2025 are now opening, offering aspiring heroes the chance to begin their journey towards becoming a vital part of their community’s emergency response team. This post will cover everything you need to know about applying, the program details, and what to expect from a career in firefighting.
Learnership Title: Cadet Fire Fighter Skills Program
Department: Fire and Rescue Services
Directorate: Safety & Security
Stipend: R 5 961.83 p.m
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science
preferred) - 18 years or older
- Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
- Must be medically and physically fit
- Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
- No Criminal Record
NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness test
- Reach test (1.9 m)
- 2.4 km run (Males 11 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
- Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
- Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m)
NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will
- be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
- be required to submit their fingerprints and identity numbers for the purpose of checking criminal records.
- no other criminal clearances will be acceptable
- be required to undergo a City medical evaluation
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
How to Apply
Apply here online for Fire Fighter Learnerships 2025
Closing date 31 January 2025