FIRE SAFETY COORDINATOR

Department of Cooperative Governance

Chief Directorate: Disaster Management Directorate: Disaster Management Operations

Reference number: REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/41/2026 (DMO)
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 21 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) in Fire Technology as recognised by SAQA coupled with 2 years experience in Fire and Rescue services and a valid C1 Drivers Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge of Disaster Management Act; Fire Brigade Act; Knowledge of Fire and Rescue Services procedures; Public Service Act; Municipal Regulations and policies; Ability to analyze and interpret policies; Minute taking and report writing skills; Good organisational skills, office management and document tracking; Capacity building; Good communication skills (verbal and written) with municipalities, Traditional Institutions, Public, Private sector staff and management; Good computer literacy in MS Office (Ms Word, Ms Excel and PowerPoint).

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to support municipalities and stakeholders with fire and rescue services with the following responsibilities: Monitor, evaluate and provide support with the development and implementation of plans, legislative frameworks and strategies for fire and rescue services within the Province; Implement and support municipalities with fire safety and services capacity building programmes; Support with establishment and maintenance of IGR structures in fire and rescue services; Support municipalities with coordination of response capabilities; Provide technical support for compliance with National and Provincial imperatives.

Where to send your application

To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms E Perumal

Enquiries

Mr M Hadebe at 071 671 0741

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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