Apply Now: Midvaal Local Municipality Offers 12 Firefighter Internships for 2026/27 – Kickstart Your Emergency Response Career!
Midvaal Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Fire Fighter Internship Programme vacancies. The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025.
What the Internships Are All About
The Fire Fighter Internship Programme is a three‑year job that trains you to protect people, homes and businesses from fire danger. You’ll start off working with the local fire brigade in Meyerton, Gauteng, and learn everything from checking your fire trucks to running rescue drills. The internship pays a competitive stipend of R8,786.58 a month (about R105,439 a year) so you can earn money while you learn. Only 12 places are available, so you’ll need to act fast if you want a spot.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered, you need to meet the basic checklists below.
| Must‑Have | What It Means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 12 or an equivalent certificate | You’ve finished high school or gained a qualification that is the same level. | Stellenbosch High School diploma or a community college certificate. |
| Firefighter and Hazmat certificates | You have the official Firefighter 1 & 2 course and a Hazmat awareness course, or their equivalents. | South African National Fire Services training. |
| First‑Aid Level 3 | You can help people in emergencies for up to 12 days before professional help arrives, or a basic ambulance course. | Red Cross first aid certification. |
| Code C driver’s licence | A license that lets you drive any vehicle you might need for fire service. | Your private drivers licence. |
| Fit to work | You pass a medical check and can do the physical job safely. | Strength and endurance tests. |
| Can swim | You can hold your breath and move in water. | Freestyle or freestyle swimming at least 200 m. |
| No fear of heights or small spaces | You can work on ladders and in tight rooms. | You are comfortable in rooms as small as a tool shed. |
| Optional: Fire‑rescue experience | If you already know a few fire‑fighter moves it helps. | Helping at a youth volunteer fire drill. |
| Optional: 3 months internship already | Having done an internship gives you an edge. | Any structured work‑experience program. |
What You’ll Be Doing Daily
- Arrive on time – report each shift to the Station Officer.
- Check your gear – make sure the fire truck and tools are ready.
- Keep equipment clean – wipe down hoses, helmets and cars.
- Fix problems – tell supervisors if something is broken or unsafe.
- Help put out fires – follow senior staff to fight grass, woodland and building fires.
- Protect life and property – keep people safe from fire hazards.
- Run rescue drills – help get people out when situations are dangerous.
- Off‑call tasks – sometimes help in the control room or with other senior duties.
Why This is a Big Deal
- Real‑life experience – you learn on the job, not just in a classroom.
- Earn while you learn – the stipend lets you support yourself.
- Career launchpad – after the three years you can move up the ladder or take specialist courses.
- Be a hero – you’ll actually help keep the community safe every day.
How to Put Your Name in the Hat
- Prepare a CV – list your school, any training, work or volunteer experience.
- Gather your papers – certified copies of your certificates, drivers licence, ID, and proof of residence.
- Fill out the online form – link below.
Apply for the Midvaal Local Municipality Fire Fighter Internship Programme (X12 posts) here – Midvaal Fire Fighter Internship.
Want More Training to Level Up?
While you’re joining the fire brigade, you can also look at other programmes that will boost your skills.
- Need a new job‑ready qualification? Check out SET Africa bursaries you can still apply for this year – it offers free training for a variety of industries.
- Want to earn more while learning? Visit the page on SET Africa learnerships that pay over R5,000 a month – many programmes pay you while you study.
- Curious how to get a steady paycheck and a degree? Look at How to get paid while you study with SET Africa – it explains the steps for combining work and learning.
- Looking for the best classes that can fast‑track your career? Read about Top SET Africa courses you can apply for – it lists the most in‑demand subjects and scholarships.
Reminder
The application deadline is 24 October 2025. If you meet the checklist above, this internship could give you the job start you want and the chance to make your community safer. Don’t wait – apply today.
