Administrative Officer: Fire Services

About

Support provincial fire-services implementation, compliance, coordination, capacity building and urban search-and-rescue activities. Applicants need Grade 12, a relevant NQF 6 diploma, three years’ relevant experience and a valid driver’s licence. Job grade: Level 07. Salary: R338 106 per annum. Reference: 2026/COGHSTA/72. Duty station: Head Office (Mbombela).

How to apply

Apply online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Register and create a profile, then submit a signed Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the implementation of the Fire Bridage Act and framework in the province.
• Drafting and submission of risk assessment reports and profiles.
• Ensure compliance to the national fire minimum standards.
• Monitor and support the implementation of CAPs recommendations.
• Provide support, cooperation and administrative guidance to other spheres of government and Fire Services stakeholders.
• Coordinate execution of Memorandum of Understanding with partners.
• Coordinate intergovernmental and advisory committees to ensure stakeholder participation in Fire Services activities across all sectors.
• Support the functioning of the Provincial Fire Service Advisory Forum.
• Coordinate capacity building programmes, research and training on Fire Services.
• Support the development of programmes relevant to public awareness and research.
• Coordinate and support urban search and rescue services.
• Monitor and support the implementation of mutual aid agreements with regards to Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Dangerous Goods.

Qualifications

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Fire Technology / Emergency Management / Disaster Management or relevant field of study with a minimum of three (03) years' experience in fire services, or fire safety / risk / disaster management related fi
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies: Planning and organising. Report writing. Decision making. Stakeholder coordination. Good people management. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation.
• Interpersonal and writing skills. Policy and guidelines development. Knowledge of local government and policy frameworks as well as other related frameworks and regulations. Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts. Computer literacy. Fire services. Stakeholder Management. Search and rescue services.