City of Cape Town: Fire Fighter Learnership Programme 2025

Department: Fire and Rescue Services

Stipend: R 5 961.83 p.m

Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification (Mathematics and Physical Science preferred)
• 18 years or older
• Must not suffer from fear of confined spaces or heights
• Must be medically and physically fit
• Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
• No Criminal Record
• Candidates must reside within the City of Cape Town
• Only unemployed applicants will be considered

All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass the following compulsory fitness test:

• Reach test (1.9 m)
• 2.4 km run (Males 11 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
• Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Dead load carries (2 x 25 kg drums over a distance of 100 m)

Candidates who pass the physical test will:

• be required to pass a written assessment and an interview
• be required to submit their fingerprints and identity numbers for the purpose of checking criminal records.
• no other criminal clearances will be acceptable
• be required to undergo a City medical evaluation  
• be required to undergo a compulsory drug test at a City testing center
• be required to pass a claustrophobia and acrophobia test (fear of confined spaces and fear of heights)