Midvaal Local Municipality Fire Fighter Internship 2026 — Midvaal Local Municipality is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for their Fire Fighter Internship for the 2026 intake. Midvaal Local Municipality is a local municipality in the southern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa, forming part of the Sedibeng District Municipality. This is a 3-year internship contract for individuals passionate about firefighting and rescue services.
About Midvaal Local Municipality
Midvaal Local Municipality is a local municipality in the southern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa, forming part of the Sedibeng District Municipality. Its administrative seat is in Meyerton, spanning roughly 1,722 km² of land that includes both rural areas and growing urban settlements such as Meyerton, Eikenhof, Walkerville, Henley-on-Klip and Vaal Marina.
Location: Gauteng Province • District: Sedibeng • Contract: 3 Years • Salary: R8,786.54 per month (R105,438.48 per annum)
Eligibility Requirements Midvaal Local Municipality Fire Fighter Internship 2026
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Fire 1 & 2 Hazmat Awareness and Operations or Equivalent
- First Aid Level 3 or Basic Ambulance Course
- Code C Driver’s License
- Medically and physically fit to conduct operational duties
- Must be able to swim
- Candidates shouldn’t suffer from any phobias (e.g. claustrophobia, acrophobia)
- Experience or knowledge regarding fire and rescue will be an added advantage
- A hard working and self-disciplined person
- 3 months internship experience will be an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Responding on daily tasks and orders from the Station Officer
- Attendance to the workplace
- Testing and checking of vehicles and equipment
- Cleaning of equipment and vehicles
- Reporting of any malfunctions to the officer on duty
- Assist with combatting of fires by responding with senior personnel to incidents
- Adhering to command on scenes
- Fighting of grass and wild land and structural fires
- Protecting property from fires as well as fire equipment
- Attending to control room duties when required
- Any other tasks given to him/her by his/her superior
- Rescue work
Important Notes
- Sedibeng Region applicants will be given preference
- Persons With Disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Preference will be given to applicants that promote representativeness in terms of Employment Equity targets
How to Apply Midvaal Local Municipality Fire Fighter Internship 2026
Application Method: Online application via Midvaal Local Municipality careers portal.
Application link: https://careers.midvaal.gov.za/job/Meyerton-Re-advertisement-Fire-Fighter-Internship-_-MN408926/1348145555/
Reference Number: MN4089/26
Salary: R8,786.54 per month (R105,438.48 per annum)
Contract Duration: 3 Year Contract
⏰ Closing Date: 24 April 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
Important: Applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be accepted – please apply before the deadline to ensure your application is considered.
Programme Details
- Municipality: Midvaal Local Municipality
- Position: Fire Fighter Internship
- Location: Meyerton, Gauteng (Sedibeng District)
- Contract Duration: 3 Years
- Salary: R8,786.54 per month (R105,438.48 per annum)
- Reference Number: MN4089/26
- Closing Date: 24 April 2026 at 12:00
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Midvaal Local Municipality Fire Fighter Internship?
A 3-year fire fighter internship programme offered by Midvaal Local Municipality in the Sedibeng District of Gauteng Province. The internship provides practical training and experience in firefighting, rescue operations, and emergency response.
2. What are the minimum requirements to apply?
Grade 12 or equivalent, Fire 1 & 2 Hazmat Awareness and Operations (or equivalent), First Aid Level 3 or Basic Ambulance Course, Code C Driver’s License, medical and physical fitness, ability to swim, and no phobias (e.g. claustrophobia, acrophobia).
3. What additional experience is preferred?
Experience or knowledge regarding fire and rescue will be an added advantage, as well as 3 months of internship experience.
4. What does the internship pay?
The salary is R8,786.54 per month (R105,438.48 per annum) for the duration of the 3-year contract.
5. Who receives preference for this position?
Sedibeng Region applicants will be given preference. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to applicants that promote representativeness in terms of Employment Equity targets.
6. What are the main duties of a Fire Fighter Intern?
Responding to tasks from the Station Officer, testing and checking vehicles and equipment, cleaning equipment and vehicles, reporting malfunctions, assisting with combating fires, adhering to command on scenes, fighting grass/wildland and structural fires, protecting property, attending control room duties, and performing rescue work.
7. How do I apply?
Apply online via the Midvaal Local Municipality careers portal at https://careers.midvaal.gov.za/. Use reference number MN4089/26.
8. When is the closing date?
The closing date is 24 April 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Late applications will not be considered.
9. What phobias would disqualify a candidate?
Candidates should not suffer from claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) or acrophobia (fear of heights), as firefighting and rescue work may require working in confined spaces or at heights.
10. Where can I find more government and municipal internships?
For more government and municipal internships, explore our training programmes or check internships database.
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Midvaal Local Municipality • Sedibeng District
Fire Fighter Internship 2026
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