Senior Divisional Officer Grade 11

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill in the above mentioned position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommends formulation and implementation of Brigade mobilization policy.
• Attends to fire and other incidents in response to calls.
• Provides back up services and mobilizes equipment to cover serious fires or accidents.
• Maintains statistics for fire incidents.
• Approves schemes for new hydrant installation and connections.
• Maintains regular reports of the state of Fire Tenders and appliances
• Recommends to the Chief Fire Officer the type of equipment and appliances to be purchased.
• In charge of Fire Brigade training programmes.
• Co -ordinates exams under Zimbabwe Fire Services Examination Branch and Institutions of Fire Engineers.
• Partakes in budget formulation for divisions.
• Supervises Public Building inspections for certification.
• Investigates the circumstances of serious fires with special or unusual features.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a Corporate Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.
• Graduate of the Fire Engineers or equivalent.
• Clean class 2 Drivers Licence.
• At least five (5) years experience in Fire Brigade at supervisory level.
• Problem solving, decision making and leadership skills are essential including the ability to take command at the scene of accident.
• Computer literacy an added advantage.

The Package:

The City of Bulawayo offers an attractive package comprising a competitive salary plus a number of fringe benefits, details of which will be revealed to the shortlisted applicants.