FIREFIGHTER

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

What We Are Looking For

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Firefighter will be responsible for assisting with compliance to RDM Policies and initiatives implemented to improve fire protection measures necessary for the protection of RDM assets, processes and employees (visual inspections of fire equipment, ensure fire equipment comply with the requisite standards, ensure serviceability of RDM Fire Department vehicles and equipment by doing routine inspections).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the FO (Fire Officer) with fire risk assessment for the relevant RDM sites in order to identify high risk areas and focus risk mitigation efforts.
• Coordinate the execution of the fire equipment maintenance program for fixed and portable firefighting equipment to make sure that all equipment is serviced and serviceable as and when required.
• Conduct scheduled visual fire equipment inspections on RDM sites to pro-actively monitor equipment serviceability.
• Perform standby duties during maintenance activities when required.
• Adequate response to fire calls on site or those threatening the site.
• Standby for high-risk activities (e.g. testing or munitions).
• Ensure all emergency vehicles are checked and kept serviceable.
• Ensure portable fire equipment serviced to SANS 1475-1.
• Ensure hydrants and hose reels serviced to SANS 1475-2.
• Ensure all sprinkler systems are serviced to the latest ASIB edition.
• Ensure all Carbon Dioxide systems are serviced to the applicable SANS 369.
• Ensure servicing companies have the requisite certification and registration for the fire equipment being serviced / repaired.
• Participate in Fire Department drills to maintain state of readiness.
• Conduct basic firefighting training for all site staff as per RDM Fire Guideline.
• Ensure general administration is completed as per instruction of CFO (filing, maintenance schedule updates, OB book updates, logbook & checklist updates / job cards / requisition follow ups, fire report information etc.)
• Facilitate local plant fire training as required.
• Adheres and implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental/Energy.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or NQF 4 equivalent qualification.
• Fire Fighter 1 (SAESI accredited).
• Fire Fighter 2 (SAESI accredited).
• Hazmat Awareness.
• Hazmat Operations.
• Pump operator course.
• First Aid Level 3.
• A minimum of 1 years of experience working in a manufacturing / chemical / production environment performing a similar type of role.
• Experience having worked in a Municipal / Industrial Fire Department environment.
• Proficiency in Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Basic level computer literacy.
• Code C driver’s license would be advantageous.

What We Offer You

Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund

• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2026