Fire Fighter Learnership 2026/2027: 3 Positions Available at Sundays River Valley Municipality
Sundays River Valley Municipality has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Fire Fighter Learnership Programme, providing an opportunity for unemployed young South Africans who are interested in fire fighting, emergency services, disaster management and community safety.
The municipality is offering 3 Fire Fighter Learner positions. Successful applicants will participate in a 12-month practical workplace programme while receiving a monthly stipend of R5,000.
The opportunity is aimed at eligible unemployed youth residing within the Sundays River Valley Municipality area, including Paterson, Addo and Nqweba.
Fire Fighter Learnership 2026/2027 – Vacancy Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Fire Fighter Learner |
| Number of positions | 3 |
| Programme | Fire Fighter Learnership |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Stipend | R5,000 per month |
| Age | 18–35 years |
| Location | Sundays River Valley Municipality |
| Areas mentioned | Paterson, Addo and Nqweba |
| Employment status | Unemployed applicants |
| Closing date | 21 August 2026 |
| Closing time | 12:00 |
About the Fire Fighter Learnership
The programme is designed to provide young people with practical exposure to fire fighting and risk-management activities.
Learners will participate in a 12-month on-the-job assignment, gaining workplace experience that can help them develop skills related to emergency response, fire prevention, disaster management and community safety.
Because fire fighting can involve physically demanding and potentially stressful situations, applicants should be prepared to work as part of a team and perform duties in challenging environments.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the requirements specified by Sundays River Valley Municipality.
Candidates must:
- Have Grade 12.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be physically fit.
- Be able to work in confined or restricted spaces.
- Be able to work at heights.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Be able to cope with traumatic situations.
- Have no criminal record.
- Have a valid Code B (08) driver’s licence.
- Reside within the municipality’s municipal area.
Knowledge or experience in disaster management will be an added advantage.
Physical Fitness Assessment
Fire fighting requires a high level of physical fitness. Shortlisted candidates will therefore be required to participate in a physical fitness assessment.
The assessment includes:
- 200-metre run within the prescribed time
- Push-ups
- Sit-ups
- Dead-load carry
- Ladder climb
- Claustrophobia test
- Acrophobia test
Applicants should understand that meeting the basic application requirements does not necessarily guarantee selection. Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to complete the required assessment.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Completed Sundays River Valley Municipality application form
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of certificates
- Motivation letter
Applicants should ensure that all required documentation is included with the application.
Stipend
Successful learners will receive a R5,000 monthly stipend for the duration of the 12-month programme.
The learnership is therefore an opportunity for unemployed youth to gain practical workplace experience while receiving financial support during the programme.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for unemployed young people who:
- Are interested in becoming fire fighters.
- Want to work in emergency services or disaster management.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Are physically fit.
- Can remain calm in challenging situations.
- Are comfortable working outdoors and in difficult environments.
- Have a valid Code B driver’s licence.
- Live within the Sundays River Valley Municipality area.
Applicants should carefully assess the physical requirements before applying.
Important Closing Date
Applications must be submitted before:
Closing date: 21 August 2026
Closing time: 12:00
Since the deadline is today, eligible applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible.
Late applications may not be considered.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the Sundays River Valley Municipality application form and submit it together with the required supporting documents.
Application form:
Download the SRVM Application Form
Submission Address
Applications must be delivered to:
Office of the Skills Development Facilitator
23 Middle Street
Nqweba, 6120
Applicants should include their CV, motivation letter and certified copies of their ID and certificates with the completed application form.
Final Thoughts
The Sundays River Valley Municipality Fire Fighter Learnership 2026/2027 offers 3 unemployed youth an opportunity to gain practical fire-fighting and emergency-services experience over 12 months, with a R5,000 monthly stipend.
Applicants who are 18–35 years old, have Grade 12, hold a valid Code B driver’s licence, live within the municipality and meet the physical requirements should consider applying before the 21 August 2026, 12:00 deadline.