Job Details
Position: Executive Manager: Fire Safety Services
Reference Number: DEMS20476
Department: Community Safety Department (2024)
Location: City of Ekurhuleni
Assignment Type: Permanent
Remuneration: R1,053,144.00 to R1,444,644.00 basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Closing Date: 14 October 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
– Grade 12
– National Diploma in Fire Technology or Higher Diploma in Fire Technology (SAESI) or equivalent
– National Treasury Minimum Municipal Competency (MFMA)
– OHS Manager, SAMTRAC, ASTRAC or equivalent
– Presiding/Presenting Certificate (Disciplinary Matters)
– Be computer literate and proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
– Valid Driver’s License
– 10 years appropriate experience, including 2 years relevant experience as Manager in a Metropolitan Local Authority Fire/Emergency Services
Core Responsibilities
– Manage the overall strategic planning, management and administration of fire safety services regarding the implementation and strategic direction of the Division.
– Manage an administrative function to meet predetermined requirements, ensuring organisational objectives are met in the short, medium and long term.
– Maintain effective administrative systems and processes for the fire safety services.
– Be responsible for the management, direction and performance of the Emergency Services Fire Safety Section.
– Governance and Risk Management in terms of legislation, policies and procedures.
– Governance and Financial Processes in terms of legislation, policies and procedures.
– Develop a customer service excellence culture and care for other person’s life and/or assets without favour and/or prejudice.
– Continuously assess own performance, professional interaction and ethical dealings with stakeholders/clients and co-workers whilst ensuring compliance with fair labour practice.
Enquiries
Tel: 0860 54 3000
Important Information
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful.
The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.