Midvaal Local Municipality Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Fire Fighter Internship Programme 2025 vacancies. The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025 at 12:00.
Why Apply for the Fire Fighter Internship?
If you love helping people and are brave enough to face emergencies, a firefighting internship could be your next big step. This program is made for young South Africans who want to learn real firefighting skills and start a career in emergency services. You’ll get hands‑on training, a paid salary, and the chance to work with experienced firefighters right in your own community.
Internship Details
- Location: Meyerton, Sedibeng Region, Gauteng, South Africa
- Duration: 3 Years
- Monthly Stipend: R8,786.58 (R105,439.00 per year)
- Application Closing Date: 24 October 2025, 12:00 PM
The internship focuses on safety, teamwork, and quick decision‑making. You’ll learn how to fight different types of fires, rescue people, and keep the community safe.
About the Midvaal Fire Fighter Internship
Midvaal Local Municipality runs a full‑time, three‑year training program for youth who are unemployed or looking for a new career. The course mixes classroom learning, fitness drills, and real fieldwork. After you finish, you’ll have the skills to:
- Respond to fires and other emergencies
- Work with a team of firefighters
- Handle heavy equipment and dangerous situations responsibly
The internship also gives you a chance to keep learning and later move into a permanent firefighting job.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered you need to meet these basics:
- High school Diploma or equivalent (Grade 12)
- Completed Firefighter 1 & 2 and Hazmat Awareness & Operations courses (or same level)
- First Aid Level 3 or Basic Ambulance Course certificate
- Code C driver’s license
- Good medical and physical condition (able to work in the field)
- Able to swim confidently
- No serious phobias like feeling trapped (claustrophobia) or fear of heights (acrophobia)
- Prior experience in fire or rescue work helps
- Hardworking, disciplined, and trustworthy personality
Preference will be given to people who live in the Sedibeng Region. A minimum of three months of internship experience is a plus.
What You’ll Do
During the internship, you’ll:
- Follow daily tasks and orders from the Station Officer
- Inspect, test, and maintain firefighting vehicles and gear
- Keep all equipment clean and ready for use
- Tell the team if any equipment is broken or needs repair
- Help fight grass, wildland, and building fires
- Join in rescue and recovery operations
- Keep people and property safe during emergencies
- Support the control room when needed
- Carry out any other duties assigned by senior officers
How Much You’ll Earn
- Stipend: R8,786.58 per month (about R105,439 per year)
- Contract: 3 Years
- The municipality follows Employment Equity rules, so we give strong consideration to qualified candidates who fit those targets.
- Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Midvaal Local Municipality website.
- Find the job post titled “Fire Fighter Internship Programme 2025 (X12 Posts)”.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of ID, qualifications, and driver’s license
- Copies of your firefighter and first‑aid certificates
Important Notes
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- A clear, complete CV is essential; incomplete ones won’t be reviewed.
- If you have to travel over 400 km for an interview (levels 1–4), you might be able to claim travel costs.
- Foreign certificates need an SAQA evaluation letter.
- If you have not heard back within three months after the closing date (24 Oct 2025), you should consider your application unsuccessful.
- Midvaal Council decides whether or not to set up an interview.
Contact
If you have questions, call the Human Resources Department:
Tel: (016) 360‑7435 / 7432 / 7569 / 7557
Ready to Make a Difference?
The Midvaal Fire Fighter Internship is a great way to start a career where you help protect people, homes, and the environment. With three years of training and real‑world experience, you can become a professional firefighter ready to face any challenge. If you are brave, committed, and ready to work hard, apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding future.