Details Closing Date 2024/06/07 Reference Number ETH240516-2 Job Number 43004574 Job Title Principal Training Officer (Fitn&Healt Job Type Permanent Job Grade T12 Division Nil Department Training Branch Nil Vacancy Group Fire and Emergency Services Reporting To Chief Training Officer (Fire) Location - Town / City Durban Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal Location - Country South Africa Special Conditions Special Conditions: 1.May be required to respond to major emergency incidents after normal working hours. 2.Must be prepared to work anywhere within the area of the Authority having Jurisdiction. 3. Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical Requirements: 1.Satisfy and maintain a level of physical fitness acceptable to the Authority having Jurisdiction. 2. Must satisfy the standards prescribed by the Department. Job Purpose To perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks associated with managing the Department's wellness programmes intended to strengthen the mental, physical and emotional capabilities of staff to withstand the stresses and strains encountered in the course of their employment. Key Responsibility Areas • Develops and maintains fitness and health programmes, supervising physical training sessions and ensuring compliance with program requirements. • Assess physical fitness of staff and applicants for appointment. • Prepares specifications for gymnasium equipment, ensures compatibility of equipment for physical training needs and assists in maintaining gymnasium equipment. • Mentors and advises supervisory Officers and monitors their presentation of physical training. • Develops criteria for determining effectiveness of physical fitness programmes and uses such criteria in preparing statistical reports. • Assists in developing procedures to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ensures the safety of personnel undergoing physical training. • Monitors and co-ordinates the Departments Medical Surveillance Programme. • Advises the Operations Divisions Officers regarding fitness assessments of personnel for performance appraisals and incapacity investigations and referrals. • Provides administration to the Department. • Communication. • Planning and organising. • Advocacy or negotiation. • Capacity building. • Advocate for wellness. • Client orientation and customer focus. • Action and outcome orientation. • Learning orientation. • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Sports Science or any other related and equivalent qualification. • Valid First Aid Level III. • Valid motor vehicle driving license • 3 Years relevant experience. Preferred Requirements • Degree (NQF Level 7) in Sports Science or any other related and equivalent qualification. • 4 Years relevant experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr