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eThekwini Municipality · Northern Region Psfsfsnr

Manager (Fire Safety)

  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • R1.04m – R1.32m /yr
  • Full time
  • Management and Executive
Closing date
Friday, 20 November 2026 11 days left
Reference
43002020
Source
eThekwini · 6 Nov 2026

About the role

To contribute to the prevention of and the reduction in the incidence and severity of fires and other threatening dangers as well as undertaking the high-level of technical functions associated with fire safety function.

Requirements

Essentail Experience

11 years relevant operational experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level (e.g. Station Commander)., Computer Literacy.

Essential Qualifications

Diploma in Fire Technology or any other related and equivalent qualification., Fire Investigation certificate., Valid motor vehicle driving license Preferred Qualifications

Nil.

Duties

Total Value of Remuneration Package

R1 037 698/R1 316 710 pa

Grade: 14

To contribute to the prevention of and the reduction in the incidence and severity of fires and other threatening dangers as well as undertaking the high-level of technical functions associated with fire safety function.

Manage the disposition and work efficiency of a section of Fire Safety Officers through providing guidance on prioritization of inspections required by legislation, complaints and routine inspections.

Provide direction to Fire Safety Officers in advising applicants/architects/engineers on matters related to fire safety in buildings and conduct intensive fire safety surveys to advise on measures to be taken to minimise risk from fire life and property.

Contribute to the development of Fire Safety policies and risk mitigation procedures and conduct researches based on all aspects around fire and safety matters.

Collate information on the changing environment, new products and concepts used in building design, advising Fire Safety Officers on measuring new products and concepts against standards and legislation.

Provide direction to developers on procedures relating to the certification of Fire Safety building materials and disseminates such information to the Branch.

Determine and implement fire safety measurements, crowd control limits and structural requirement regarding special events.

Assist in the delivery of emergency services under abnormal conditions requiring application of the global department resource.

Provide technical education including sound engineering practice by ensuring that Architects, Engineers and Building designers apply and implement sound fire safety practices in their designs for building approvals.

Competencies:

Community and customer focus.

Resilience.

Ethics and professionalism.

Firefighting.

Fire safety and prevention.

Safety and welfare.

Interpersonal relationships.

Service delivery orientation.

Action and outcome orientation.

Learning orientation.

Problem solving.

Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements:

Diploma in Fire Technology or any other related and equivalent qualification.

Fire Investigation certificate.

Valid motor vehicle driving license.

11 years relevant operational experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level (e.g. Station Commander).

Computer literacy.

Special Conditions:

Must be prepared to work anywhere within the area of authority having jurisdiction.

Must perform standby duties and perform duties outside normal office hours.

Must be prepared to undergo psychometric and or work sample assessment(s).

Advances from Station Commander level.

Physical Requirements:

Must satisfy the medical standards prescribed by the Department.

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