Fire Officer

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Execution of the service and maintenance program on portable firefighting equipment to make sure that all equipment is in good working condition and legally compliant.
- Conduct fire prevention inspections in the factory to make sure that we comply to: SANS 10400, 10087, 10089 and 10090.
- Prepare, lead, manage and train personnel for emergency response calls e.g. firefighting, first aid, injuries, explosions and chemical spills.
- Partake in the review of work instructions to ensure that personnel work safely at all times.
- Partake in fire incident investigations and ensure execution of corrective & preventative measures.
- Do standbys when the need arise to minimise the risk when there is an incident or high risk activity being undertaken (e.g. hot works).
- Emergency Response planning & testing.
- Prepare and execute fire breaks at the relevant RDM sites to safeguard the sites from wildfires.
- Plant firefighting training to all operational staff.
- Performance Management for all staff.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Minimum Grade 12 or NQF4 equivalent qualification.
- National Senior Certificate in Fire Technology, or Diploma in Fire Technology through SAESI, or Diploma through IFE.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in an industrial fire department(preferred).
- Hazmat Technician Certificate.
- Fire instructor & assessor training or Train the Trainer
- First Aid Level 3
- Ability to function independently in highly pressurized and stressful environments.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Fire Safety Bylaws, Disaster Management Act, Fire Protection Regulations, Fire Brigade Services Act, SANS standards & codes of practice.
- Driving Licence, minimum code C1.
- Willing to work standby duties as well as planned / unplanned overtime as dictated by working circumstances.
- Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, Power Point-proficient level (minimum).

WHO WE ARE

Impact and cover - the Weapon and Ammunition Division's portfolio includes solutions for threat-appropriate, effective and accurate firepower as well as comprehensive protection. Whether on land, at sea or in the air, Rheinmetall supplies impressive systems that ensure superiority on the battlefields and operational areas of today and the future. The division is divided into three business units: Weapon and Munition, Propulsion Systems and Protection Systems.
- As an integrated technology group with more than 25,000 employees worldwide, the listed Rheinmetall AG stands for a strong, internationally successful company that operates in various markets with an innovative range of products and services. As a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive industry and a leading international systems provider for security technology, Rheinmetall draws on its high level of expertise in its basic technologies to address long-term megatrends, identify viable new markets with high growth potential and develop innovative solutions for a safe and liveable future. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of Rheinmetall's strategy. The company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2035.