City of Cape Town invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Cadet Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2025.
Application Closing Date: 31 January 2025
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Position:
- Cadet Fire Fighter Skills Program
- Department: Fire and Rescue Services
- Directorate: Safety & Security
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 18 years or older
- Education: Grade 12 (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred)
- Physical Requirements: Must be medically and physically fit, not afraid of confined spaces or heights.
- Other Requirements: No criminal record, ability to work in a team, and handle stressful situations.
Fitness Test:
Candidates must pass the following:
- Reach Test: 1.9 meters
- 2.4 km run: Males in 11 minutes, Females in 13 minutes
- Push-ups: 30 in 60 seconds
- Sit-ups: 30 in 60 seconds
- Dead load carries: 2 x 25 kg drums over 100 meters
Additional Requirements for Successful Candidates:
- Written assessment and interview
- Fingerprinting and criminal record check
- City medical evaluation
- Drug test
- Claustrophobia and acrophobia test
Special Conditions:
- Candidates must live within the City of Cape Town municipal area
- No permanent employment guaranteed after completing the program
- Only unemployed applicants will be considered
- Must wear a uniform and protective clothing
