Fireman
1 month ago
**Fireman**
**Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Somerset West Cape Town**
- Rheinmetall
- /
- **Fireman**
- Ref.Nr.:
- **ZA00318**
- Schedule type:
- **Full Time**
- Contract Type:
- **Permanent Position**
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Assist the CFO (Chief Fire Officer) with fire risk assessment for the relevant RDM sites in order to identify high risk areas and focus risk mitigation efforts
- Coordinate the execution of the fire equipment maintenance program for fixed and portable firefighting equipment to make sure that all equipment is serviced and serviceable as and when required
- Conduct scheduled visual fire equipment inspections on RDM sites to pro-actively monitor equipment serviceability
- Perform standby duties during maintenance activities when required
- Adequate response to fire calls on site or those threatening the site
- Standby for high risk activities (e.g. testing or munitions)
- Ensure all emergency vehicles are checked and kept serviceable
- Ensure portable fire equipment serviced to SANS 1475-1
- Ensure hydrants and hose reels serviced to SANS 1475-2
- Ensure all sprinkler systems are serviced to the latest ASIB edition
- Ensure all Carbon Dioxide systems are serviced to the applicable SANS 369
- Ensure servicing companies have the requisite certification and registration for the fire equipment being serviced / repaired
- Participate in Fire Department drills to maintain state of readiness
- Conduct basic firefighting training to all site staff as per RDM Fire Guideline
- Ensure general administration is completed as per instruction of CFO (filing, maintenance schedule updates, OB book updates, log book & checklist updates / job cards / requisition follow ups, fire report information etc.)
- Facilitate local plant fire training as required.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- NQF 4 equivalent qualification
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- A minimum of 1 years of experience working in a manufacturing / chemical / production environment performing a similar type role
- 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a medium to large organization or Municipality
- Proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Fire Fighter 1 (SAESI accredited).
- Code C drivers licence would however be advantageous
- Basic level computer literacy
- Experience having worked in a Municipal / Industrial Fire Department environment
- Fire Fighter 2 (SAESI accredited)