The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) is hiring for firefighters.
About the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA)
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The Group owns and operates South Africa’s nine principal airports, including three international gateways; O.R. Tambo, Cape Town and King Shaka International Airports.
1. Fire Fighter 1 – Grade B4 (Upington)
Upington International Airport is looking for a fire fighter to join its SHERQ division. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated and passionate about fire safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to fire incidents, conducting investigations, and providing training and support to staff. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter to the airport’s HR department.
Key Performance Outputs
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Supervisor of Fire and Rescue and will be responsible for the following:
- Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relationships.
- Activate and respond to all relevant incidents and accidents within area of jurisdiction, scope of training and expertise.
- Respond to all medical emergencies within area of scope and training.
- Maintain operational readiness including vehicles, equipment and infrastructure to comply with Airport category.
- Participate in Fire and Safety awareness programs.
- Operate Fire Fighting and Rescue Equipment and Tools.
- Maintain level of physical fitness as per ACSA policies and procedures.
- Adhere to statutory regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, operational standards, ACSA policies and procedures and Service Level Agreements to ensure business continuity.
- Conduct Runway, Taxi-way and Apron inspections and patrols to reduce potential hazards, notify ATC and take remedial action if necessary.
- Ensure understanding of vehicles and/or equipment.
- Record and capture information for billing purposes.
- Conduct emergency standbys to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Conduct routine inspections, maintenance and report defects.
- Analyze, monitor, identify, mitigate and report areas of non-compliance.
Technical Skills and Experience
The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such, will be required:
- BAA/ First Aid 3
- Fire Fighter 1 qualification
- Valid code B driver’s licence with driving experience
- The candidate must be in possession of Matric (Grade 12) qualification
- Appointment will be subject to applicant passing Level “A” physical fitness test.
- Hazmat Awareness qualification.
Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Action orientated
- Interpersonal Relations
- Attention to Detail
Click here to apply for the Fire Fighter 1 – Grade B4 Position
2. Fire Fighter 1-Patterson Grade B4 (Chief Dawid Stuurman, King Phalo and King Shaka Airports)
If you’re an experienced fire fighter looking for an exciting new role, we have just the vacancy for you. We’re currently hiring for fire fighter positions at Chief Dawid Stuurman, King Phalo and King Shaka Airports.
Technical Skills and Experience
The skills and experience required for this position are as follows:
- ACSA Training Academy Runway Inspection
- ACSA Training Academy Aircraft Construction
- ACSA Training Academy Control & Watchroom
- ACSA Training Academy PARTAC
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- HPCSA BAA/ First Aid Level 3
- SAESI Fire Fire Fighter 1
- SAESI Hazmat Awareness
- ACSA Train
Key Performance Output
The successful candidates, reporting to the Supervisor Fire and Rescue, will be responsible for the following:
- Analyse, Monitor, identify, mitigate and report areas of non-compliance (HIRA). Conduct Runway, Taxi-way and Apron inspections and patrols to reduce potential hazards, notify ATC and take remedial action if necessary.
- Activate and respond to all relevant incidents and accidents within area of jurisdiction, scope of training and expertise.
- Respond to all medical emergencies within area of jurisdiction and scope of training.
- Participate in educational Fire and Safety awareness programmes.
- Maintain operational readiness of resources including vehicle, equipment and infrastructure to comply with Airport category.
- Attend mandatory Aviation training as per ACSA policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
- Adhere to relevant statutory/legislative regulations, SOP’s, operational standards, ACSA policies and procedures, employee manual and Service Level Agreements/MOU to ensure business continuity.
- Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers, unions, team) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions where required to ensure achievement of organisational goals and enhance emergency response preparedness.
- Maintain level of physical fitness as per ACSA policies and procedures.
- Ensure understanding of vehicle and/or equipment and limitations to ensure utilisation within design parameters.
- Perform the same duties and functions in line with the requirements for an Aircraft Marshaller.
- Conduct emergency standbys to prevent incidents and accidents as requested.
- Record and capture information for billing purposes. (Flight Information Display screens real-time).
Competencies
- Diplomatic
- Goal achiever and good planning skills
- Communicates well (Verbal and Written)
- Good time management skills
- Problem-solving
- Detail Orientated
- Customer-centric
Application and Enquiries
Kindly apply online for this opportunity at the Oracle link below: