Kouga Local Municipality Learner Fire Fighter Programme 2026

Kouga Local Municipality is inviting applications for its Learner Fire Fighter Programme for 2026. This 24-month contract offers valuable training and experience in firefighting and emergency response. The programme is open to individuals with Matric and specific firefighting certifications.

Application Closing Date: 04 November 2026
Location: Kouga Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Programme Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R72 000 per annum
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric

About the Kouga Municipality Learner Fire Fighter Programme

The Kouga Local Municipality Learner Fire Fighter Programme is a 24-month contractual opportunity designed to provide practical training in firefighting and hazardous materials response. Successful candidates will gain essential experience working in operational fire and emergency environments. This programme requires participants to be prepared for demanding and potentially hazardous conditions.

The purpose of this learnership is to develop skilled individuals who can contribute to the safety and well-being of the community. It focuses on structured learning and workplace experience within the public sector. Preference will be given to applicants who reside within the Kouga municipal area.

About Kouga Local Municipality

Kouga Local Municipality is a local government body responsible for providing services to the Kouga region in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The municipality is committed to serving its residents and fostering development within its jurisdiction. They operate within the public sector, focusing on municipal services and community upliftment.

Available Learnership Opportunities

• Learner Fire Fighter

What the Learnership Offers

Successful candidates will gain significant benefits from this learnership, including:

• A monthly stipend of R72 000 per annum.
• Valuable workplace experience in operational fire and emergency services.
• Structured training in firefighting, hazardous materials, and first aid.
• Exposure to demanding and potentially hazardous working conditions.
• The opportunity to develop practical skills and a career in emergency response.
• Benefits in accordance with the municipality’s standard conditions of service.

Programme Duration and Location

This learnership is a 24-month contract. The programme will be based within the Kouga Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Successful candidates will work within operational fire and emergency environments across the municipality.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Fire Fighter One – NFPA 1010 (previously NFPA 1001).
• Fire Fighter Two – NFPA 1010 (previously NFPA 1001).
• Hazmat Awareness – NFPA 470.
• Hazmat Operational – NFPA 470.
• First Aid Level 3 qualification.
• A valid Code B or Code C1 driver’s licence.

Competencies Required

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of various firefighting techniques.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Sound knowledge of fire and disaster legislation.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in at least two of the official languages used by Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, Xhosa).

Who Should Apply?

This learnership is ideal for unemployed individuals residing within the Kouga municipal area who have completed the necessary firefighting, hazardous materials, and first-aid training. It is suited for those who are physically able to perform the duties of a fire fighter and are prepared to work in challenging environments, including various weather conditions, high-risk operational areas, hazardous locations, and at considerable heights. The role also involves shift work.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

• Completed formal municipal application form.
• Comprehensive CV.
• Copies of all required qualifications (Fire Fighter One, Fire Fighter Two, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operational, First Aid Level 3).
• Copy of South African Identity Document.
• Copy of driver’s licence.

Important: All documents must be combined into one PDF file for submission.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to recruitment@kouga.gov.za.

Interested applicants can click here to apply for the Kouga Local Municipality Learner Fire Fighter Programme 2026.

The prescribed application form can be downloaded from the Kouga Local Municipality website. Click here to visit the Kouga Municipality website.

Applications must reach the Human Resource Manager before the closing date and time.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applicants must ensure all required qualifications and documents are attached.
• Applications must be submitted as one PDF document only. Submitting more than one PDF may lead to disqualification.
• Canvassing councillors, submitting fraudulent qualifications, or attaching more than one PDF document may result in disqualification.
• The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing Date

The closing date for the Kouga Local Municipality Learner Fire Fighter Programme 2026 is 04 November 2026 at 12:00. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered.

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