Deputy Director: Disaster Institutional Capacity (Tygerberg)

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Disaster Management or relevant field
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience .
• Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended
• Sound stakeholder forum management
• Best practice regarding disaster management and fire rescue services
• Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Project management, labour practices and performance management
• Operational management practices
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Recommendation N/A

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events in the province
• Develop disaster management (DM) legislation and frameworks
• Collate, compile and submit Disaster Management Annual Report, perform disaster response team leader function while on standby and during disaster activation
• Responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation and related reporting
• People and Financial Management
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate
• Develop and support capacity building initiatives.