Chief Fire Officer Positions - Transnet

Closing Date: 25.06.2019
Operating Division : Transnet NPA
Position Title : Chief Fire Officer
Employee Group : Permanent
Department : SHERQ
Location : Saldanha
Reporting To : Specialist - Risk
Grade Level : G
Reference Number : 10157295

Position Purpose 

• The effective management of a Fire and Emergency Service within the framework of an integrated risk and environmental programme for the Port of Saldanha, to prevent the outbreak of fire, spread and hazardous material incidents by provision of fire protection, fire prevention , fire safety and fire suppression techniques in compliance with regulatory standards.

Position outputs 
1. Management of CAPEX and OPEX budget to ensure the provision of resources in terms of manpower, equipment and ensure that finances are available for effective service delivery.
2. Liaison with stakeholders, local authorities, government and private industries to ensure compliance and for resource requirements to deal with emergency events.
3. Strategic planning for the implementation of effective emergency plans to deal with identified potential fire risk events relevant to Fire and hazardous materials aligned to NFPA 472 and IMDG Code.
4. Management of training programme for fire and emergency personnel to obtain the relevant skills to satisfy relevant competencies.
5. Manage the Fire Services Training / Compliance division to promote a culture of fire safety and hazardous material awareness to the port and stakeholders.
6. Manage the Fire Services Maintenance division that provides for the installation, inspection and maintenance of fire equipment in all relevant Transnet buildings, structure vessels, craft in and around the port in compliance with the National
Building regulations, Merchant Shipping Act and other applicable legislation and or best practice.
7.Provision of personnel and resources required for vessel that is conveying flammable liquid and hazardous chemicals in bulk in compliance with International Safety Guide for Tankers and Terminals, Fire Protection Association requirements and South African Standards
8. Ensure that the fire fighting system for the National Key Point at the petro-chemical industry at strategic Fuel Fund is in a constant state of operational readiness to deal with emergency events.
9. Manage of fire services contracts on fixed fire installations and early warning systems throughout the relevant area in the port in compliance with regulatory standards.
10. Provide fire expertise on the chemical product approval and construction approval to all relevant TNPA Business Units where such expertise is required.
11. Conduct research for the interpretation and application of statutory requirements both local and international to meet standards for best practice.
12. Ensure the effective and efficient fleet management and emergency and non emergency vehicles allocated to Fire Services and that such vehicles are in a constant state of operational readiness to deal with emergency events.
13. Ensure compliance by Transnet to all statutory requirements and standards that is governing Fire Safety and Prevention to provide a safe and secure Port environment.
14. Execute fire risk identification, evaluation and mitigation to ensure proactive and effective fire prevention strategies are in place.
15. Investigation and root cause analysis of all fire safety incidents and influence the implementation of justified preventative measures through cost benefit analysis.
16. To monitor planning and / or infrastructure / development of existing or new projects in the Port of Saldanha to ensure the inclusion of Fire Safety risk management overview and guidance.
 17.Implementation of fire safety management policies, programmes and monitoring of standard operating procedures to promote and encourage fire safety based behavior in the Port of Saldanha.
18. Ensure effective monitoring of compliance in terms of the Ports’ Act and Port Rules within the jurisdiction of the Port of Saldanha (external stakeholders).
19. On a monthly basis meet with the fire and emergency personnel, to discuss operational matters.
20. Participate in ALL SHE related platforms and initiatives; e. g SHE meetings, SHE working committee, Investigations, HIRA’s, safety symposiums, etc.
21. Ensure maintenance of Business continuity plans (Legal Risk and compliance)
22. Issue and close-out non-conformances raised for contraventions to fire standards, procedures, and applicable statutory requirements.
23. Conduct and report writing of internal audits and inspections of TNPA facilities/business units.
24. Perform maintenance function to fire SHE IMS registers, checklist, and procedures.
25.To ensure, at minimum, legal compliance and reduce risk of non-conformance(s)/compliance(s).
26. Provide input into the fire and emergency services budget and where required compile an OPEX budget.
27. Management of fire personnel, to curb absenteeism, fatigue management, and that personnel are medically fit.

Qualifications & Experience 

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (Matriculation) or equivalent
• Transnet Chief Fire Officer Certificate or Advanced
•  Diploma in Fire Technology (SAESI) or National
•  Diploma in Fire Technology
• Fire Investigation Certificate
• Disaster Management and Emergency Planning Certificate
• Fire Instructor Certificate or Train-the-Trainer Certificate
• HAZMAT Awareness Certificate (NFPA 472)
• HAZMAT Operations Certificate (NFPA 472)
• Basic Ambulance Assistant Certificate or First Aid Level 3 Certificate
• Drivers License EC3 and Professional Driver Permit

Experience

• Chief Fire Officer: = 1 Year
• Senior Fire officer: = 2 Year
• Fire Officer: = 5 Years

Competencies 

Knowledge required:

• First aid
• Safety regulations and risk analysis
• Hazmat cargo
• Fire technology
• Fire ground operations
• Applicable SANS Codes
• Confined space entry
• Rescue and extrication
• Handling hazardous material incidents
• Basic fire prevention strategies
• Port rules and harbour masters written instructions
• Project Management
• International safety guide for tankers and terminals
• Fire Brigade Service Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

Skills Required:

• Communication
• Interpersonal
• Incident handling
• Decision making
• Computer literate
• Presentation

Attributes Required:

• Safety orientated
• Cost consciousness
• High Ethical standards
• Professionalism
• Work independently
• Work under pressure
• Committed to achieve
• Quality oriented
• Change catalyst

This advert is open for application by external applicants.
 Equity Statement :Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the
designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section of the Transnet Internet. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position.

Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)

The closing date is on 25.06.2019. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to
BLANCHE.MANUEL@TRANSNET.NET.

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