Tutor/Training Officer vacancy at City of Johannesburg

Tutor/Training Officer vacancy at City of Johannesburg

City of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for Tutor/Training Officer vacancy.

Closing date: 25 February 2025

Tutor/Training Officer vacancy

• DEPARTMENT: Public Safety: Emergency Management Services (EMS)
• BRANCH: Corporate Services & Training Academy
• DESIGNATION: Tutor/Training Officer: Fire and Hazmat
• REMUNERATION: R32 878,57 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
• LOCATION: Fire Training (Rietfontein)

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate at NQF level 4;
• National Higher Certificate in Fire Technology (NQF 5) or SAESI Graduate Diploma or IFE Level 3 Diploma;
• Fluent to talk and type English;
• IFSAC Certified Fire Fighter I & II NFPA1001 & Hazmat Awareness and Operations NFPA 1072;
• Current Registration with the HPCSA at BLS level;
• Valid Driver’s license (Code C) and valid PDP;
• Certified IFSAC NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level 1;
• 3 – 4 years operational experience of which 2 years Basic training experience in an academy.

Primary Function:

Ensure the protection of people and property in emergencies by providing both theoretical and physical training to our learners and firefighters, conducting assessments to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to deal with any emergency effectively by providing training that is conducted safely and reliably, with the coordination of resources and facilities to ensure the best possible outcome and that in the event of an emergency, we are ready to respond promptly and efficiently to protect lives and property.

Key Performance Areas:

• Management of resources;
• Promoting compliance with departmental policies;
• Supervise the utilisation and maintenance of station/academy resources;
• Plan, prepare and respond to emergency incidents anywhere and anytime as required;
• Take charge of the continual Professional Development Programs and oversee their management;
• Assist with the development of the training courses and prepare for implementation;
• Facilitate the training process, including class lectures, workplace experience, in-service practical experience and Hospital experience;
• Assist with emergency medical services;
• Perform special operations;
• Promote EMS Management through public information campaigns, education and training and liaison with communities;
• Communicate health promotion actions effectively, using appropriate techniques and technologies for different individuals, groups and communities;
• Identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest.

Leading Competencies:

• Computer literacy (MS Office Packages, including Word, Excel);
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising, coordinating, and time management skills.

Core Competencies:

• HPCSA rule and regulations, National Health Act 61 of 2003: Emergency Medical Services Regulations, Health Professionals Act 58 of 1974;
• Extensive working knowledge of standards, protocols and procedures set by SAESI, HPCSA, ETQA, QCTO, Higher Education Institutions and LGSETA and other relevant accreditation institutions and incorporate them into course material where applicable;
• Working/Basic knowledge of Fire Brigades Service Act;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism.

How to apply

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Please take note that only online applications will be considered.

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful.