Fire Officer - Street, United Kingdom - BeyondStaff

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Street, United Kingdom

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Description

DEPARTMENT:

PROTECTION SERVICES

FIRE OFFICER (P8)
(MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)

(Ref:
Protection Serv/FireOf/P8/st-2023)

The purpose of this position is to promote, encourage and improve the science of fire safety/fire prevention and practice of fire engineering and all expedients thereof.

The incumbent must be able to raise awareness to the staff, students, and visitors of Unisa against the threat of fire by means of:

- fire safety
- fire prevention
- provision of on-the job fire risks assessment
- inspection and maintenance of fire equipment

Fire training

Requirements:

Grade 12 Matric plus a relevant Bachelor degree or National Diploma and/or equivalent to a

National Fire Technology Diploma (FPA and IPE)

Four years' relevant experience, preferably in a Tertiary environment

Drivers licence

Code B

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Sound knowledge of fire protection and prevention
Knowledge of the relevant legislation (OHSA, SABS 0400/SANS and best practices
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
Must be ethical, dependable and show initiative
Must be customer serviceoriented
Must have good coordination, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Must have sound judgement, advice and decisionmaking skills
Must be flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to plan, organize, lead and execute tasks
Ability to work independently, as well as harmoniously within a group
Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality and with adherence to deadlines

Recommendation:

Professional membership of the SAQCC

Duties:

Firefighting and support to emergency controllers
Fire safety, (inspections, planning and recommendations)
Fire prevention / (fire protection system)
Onthejob Fire training
Fire equipment maintenance
Administration and budget review
Research and development

Assumption of duty:
As soon as possible

Salary:
Remuneration is commensurate with the responsibilities attached to the Position

Closing date: 14 June 2023

Enquiries:
Mr V Khethani: Protection Services)

Ms S Thaver:
HR Staffing and Client Services)
- all educational qualifications,

academic transcripts/records;
identity document; and

proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications

The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided. UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position.
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa's Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.

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Download Unisa Application form below:

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