Job Description

Responsible for inspecting and analysing higher-risk/multi -use buildings, facilities, low to high-risk industrial occupancies and other structures associated with complex fire
protection measures and strategies, to ensure compliance with fire safety related standards and Municipal Safety Bylaws to preserve life, protect property, and the
environment from fire and other dangerous conditions.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Monitoring compliance with relevant fire safety codes, standards, and Municipal fire safety bylaws through conducting routine fire safety inspections of complex buildings and facilities.
• Determining the compliance of building plan submissions buildings in relation to fire safety.
• Communicating with the public and creating awareness.
• Enforcing compliance with the fire safety by-laws and relevant National Standards/Regulations relating to fire safety.
• Implementing and effective coaching and mentoring program.
• Performing administrative duties through organizing and maintaining records of inspection findings, and documentation.
• Undertaking governance and risk management.

Competencies

• Problem Solving.
• Negotiation and influencing.
• Communication.
• Fire Safety and Prevention.
• Safety and Welfare.
• Interpersonal Relationships.
• Service Delivery Orientation.
• Action and Outcome Orientation.
• Resilience.
• Cognitive Ability.
• Learning Orientation.
• Coaching and Mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF Level 5).
• Fire Fighter 1 & 2,
• HAZMAT Awareness & Operations
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• Peace Officer Certificate.
• Four (4) years relevant experience, of which 2 years must have been at the level of Senior Fire Safety Inspector

Physical Requirements:
1. Agility in moving over uneven grades
2. Must satisfy medical standard for appointment
3. Must be physically capable of performing the functions of the post.
Preferred Requirements

• National Diploma in Fire Technology (NQF Level 6).
• Five (5) years relevant experience of which 3 years must have been at the level of Senior Fire Safety Inspector.

Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 311,261.52 - R 404,033.88 p.a.
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name Centre of Excellence
Contact Telephone 031 3113103

eThekwini Municipality