Fire Protection Technician – Readiness & Compliance

Rheinmetall; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Schemes

Stable employer background

Major projects in Weapons & Ammunition

Employee Assistance Program

Career development & bursaries

Subsidized on-site canteen

Dynamic working environment & culture

Team with real purpose

Participation in Rheinmetall events

Job summary

Rheinmetall in South Africa’s Western Cape seeks a Firefighter to support fire protection across our Wellington sites. You will assist with fire risk assessments, coordinate maintenance of firefighting equipment and ensure readiness of emergency vehicles, complying with SANS/ASIB standards.

The role requires Fire Fighter 1 and 2, Hazmat awareness/Operations, and First Aid Level 3, with at least 1 year in manufacturing or chemical environments.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Fire Fighter 1 and 2 (SAESI accredited).
• Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations.
• Pump operator course.
• First Aid Level 3.
• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing/chemical/production environment.
• Experience in Municipal/Industrial Fire Dept environment.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Code C driver’s license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fire Officer with fire risk assessment to identify high risk areas.
• Coordinate fire equipment maintenance across sites.
• Conduct visual inspections of fire equipment for serviceability.
• Perform standby duties during maintenance activities.
• Respond to fire calls on site.
• Standby for high‑risk activities (e.g. testing or munitions).
• Ensure emergency vehicles are serviceable and equipped.
• Ensure equipment complies with SANS/ASIB standards.
• Participate in Fire Dept drills and training for staff.
• Maintain CFO records and logs as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Fire Fighter 1 (SAESI)

Fire Fighter 2 (SAESI)

Hazmat Awareness

Hazmat Operations

Pump operator course

First Aid Level 3

Code C driver’s license (adv.)

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Rheinmetall in South Africa’s Western Cape seeks a Firefighter to support fire protection across our Wellington sites. You will assist with fire risk assessments, coordinate maintenance of firefighting equipment and ensure readiness of emergency vehicles, complying with SANS/ASIB standards.

The role requires Fire Fighter 1 and 2, Hazmat awareness/Operations, and First Aid Level 3, with at least 1 year in manufacturing or chemical environments.