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NCC Group Fire Fighter Vacancies Open as 50 Fire Fighters Are Needed in Western Cape
NCC Group Fire Fighter Vacancies are now open, with the company looking to fill 50 wildland fire-fighting posts at operational bases across the Western Cape ahead of the 2026/2027 fire season. The contracts run from October 2026 to September 2027, and applications close on 26 August 2026 — so anyone interested doesn’t have much runway to get a CV in.
The scale of this intake is notable. Fifty posts in one recruitment drive is a large number for wildland fire fighting, which tells you NCC Group is gearing up for a full season of coverage rather than filling a handful of gaps. Successful applicants will join teams tasked with fire prevention, suppression, and emergency response work protecting communities, infrastructure, and natural areas.
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Quick Facts
- Employer: NCC Group
- Role: Fire Fighter
- Posts available: 50
- Contract type: Fixed-term
- Contract period: October 2026 – September 2027
- Location: Various bases, Western Cape
- Reference number: BCS/Fire/02/2026
- Closing date: 26 August 2026
- Key requirement: Pass a pack test — 4.8 km carrying a 20 kg pack in under 45 minutes
Where the Posts Are Located
The listing doesn’t pin down specific towns or stations — it simply notes “various operational bases across the Western Cape.” That’s fairly typical for wildland fire-fighting recruitment, where crews get deployed to whichever base needs coverage once teams are finalised. Applicants shouldn’t expect to choose a specific base at application stage; placement will likely follow after the assessment and vetting process is complete.
What the Job Actually Involves
This isn’t a desk-adjacent emergency role — it’s hands-on, outdoors, and physically taxing. The work splits into two main categories.
Fire suppression covers the sharp end of the job: direct and indirect fire attacks, mop-up operations once a fire is under control, monitoring burnt or active areas, and working as part of a coordinated team under instruction. Fighters need to stay alert to shifting conditions, since wildland fires can change behaviour quickly with wind and terrain.
Fire prevention is the less dramatic but equally important side — clearing invasive vegetation, helping with vegetation management, setting up irrigation where needed, and supporting public fire education. This work reduces fuel loads before the fire season hits its peak, and it’s where a lot of the day-to-day hours will actually go.
Fighters are also expected to operate, maintain, and safely store the tools and machinery used on the job, and to attend regular training sessions to keep their skills and certification current throughout the contract.
Requirements
To apply, candidates must:
- Be 18 or older
- Be available for shift work and standby duty
- Have no criminal record (subject to verification)
- Be in good health with a high level of physical fitness
- Pass the Physical Fitness Assessment (the pack test)
- Pass an Occupational Health Practitioner Evaluation
- Be able to work under pressure in physically demanding conditions
- Comply with NCC Group’s Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Use Policy
- Show strong teamwork ability and good observation skills
The pack test is worth taking seriously before you even apply: 4.8 km, a 20 kg pack, under 45 minutes. That’s a real fitness bar, not a formality, and candidates who haven’t been training won’t clear it on the day.
How to Apply
- Prepare your most recently updated CV.
- Title the file with your full name and surname (e.g. “John Adam”).
- Email it to recruitment@ncc-group.co.za.
- Use the reference number BCS/Fire/02/2026 in the subject line.
- Double-check that your CV is current and accurate before sending.
- Submit before the closing date of 26 August 2026.
If you haven’t heard back within two weeks of the closing date, treat the application as unsuccessful — NCC Group doesn’t appear to send rejection notices individually. Appointments will be made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plans.
recruitment@ncc-group.co.za
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Worth Knowing Before You Apply
Wildland fire-fighting recruitment tends to move fast once the closing date hits, because assessments — the pack test and the medical evaluation — need to happen well before contracts start in October. Posts like this one often see shortlisting and fitness testing scheduled within days of the deadline, so candidates who wait until the last minute to prepare physically are at a real disadvantage. If you’re serious about one of these 50 posts, start training for the pack test now rather than after you’ve submitted your CV — fitness isn’t something you can fix in the two or three weeks between application and assessment.
FAQ
Is there a fixed salary listed for this role?
No specific salary figure is included in the vacancy notice. Candidates interested in pay details would need to raise this directly with NCC Group, likely once shortlisted.
Can I choose which base I’m assigned to?
The listing doesn’t offer a choice of base — postings are described only as “various operational bases across the Western Cape,” suggesting placement is decided after recruitment rather than at application stage.
What happens if I fail the pack test on my first attempt?
The listing doesn’t specify whether retests are offered. Given how central the fitness standard is to the role, it’s worth training well in advance rather than assuming a second chance will be available.
Does previous fire-fighting experience count for anything?
The essential requirements listed focus on fitness, health, availability, and a clean criminal record rather than prior experience, so this looks open to applicants without a fire-fighting background provided they can meet the physical and medical standards.
Will the contract be renewed after September 2027?
Nothing in the listing addresses renewal. As a fixed-term contract tied to a single fire season, applicants shouldn’t assume automatic continuation and should treat it as a defined 12-month post.
NCC Group Fire Fighter Vacancies close on 26 August 2026, and with 50 posts on offer across the Western Cape, this is one of the larger wildland fire-fighting intakes going into the new season — but only for candidates ready to meet the physical bar from day one.
Disclaimer
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