Fire Fighter Operations

Closing Date: 2026/11/13

Reference Number: WIN261013-2

Job Title: Fire Fighter Operations

Department: Economic Development & Community Services

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location – Town / City: Windhoek

Location – Country: Namibia

Purpose of the Job

Supervise Operational Shifts at a Station including duties and responsibilities that include maintaining and readiness for emergency call responses when dispatched and taking proper action; educating staff and public on fire safety / prevention; and performing other tasks in accordance with the Local Authorities Fire Brigade Services Act no 5, 2006.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Respond to and deal with fire operations.

• Respond to and deal with ambulance operations.

• Respond to and deal with rescue operations.

• Respond to and deal with hazardous material operations.

• Respond to and deal with special service operations.

• Responsible for control room duties.

• Administration / training development support function within the division.

• Partake in community fire and life safety education programs.

Skills, Experience & Education

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

Grade 12 (Passed 20 point / 5 subjects with an E symbol in the English language) plus Fire Fighter I Certificate.

REQUIRED SPECIALISATION:

Fire, rescue and Emergency medical response.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

A minimum period of one (1) year job related experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Code C1 or C or C1E or CE driver’s License with Professional Authorization,

• Valid Registration as ECP – Basic with the Allied Health Profession Council of Namibia.

PRE-APPOINTMENT TRAINING AS AN ADDED ADVANTAGE:

Control Room Operator, Pump operator, Ventilation, Rescue and Extrication, Breathing apparatus.

KNOWLEDGE:

Fire behaviour, building construction, hazardous materials identification, organisational, departmental and divisional standard operating procedures, rescue principles and the city’s emergency operations plan, street map layout, Fire Brigade Service Act.

SKILLS:

Skills in performing search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, hazardous material awareness, salvaging, overhaul and support functions at fire fighting incidents. Must have sound interpersonal and good communication.

General

Salary (Job Grade B5):

Salary: N$260,256.00 pa

Housing Allowance: N$117,120.00 pa

Transport Allowance: N$30,216.00 p.a

Municipal Service Allowance: N$23,028.00 p.a

APPLY ONLINE AT https://cityofwindhoek.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/WIN261013-2