Assistant Director: Recovery (Tygerberg)

Job Facts

Location Western Cape Tygerberg
Closing Date 07 Sept 2026
Posted 15 August 2026
Minimum Education An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
Industry Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
  • A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster management or relevant field.
  • 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
  • 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

  • Coordinate declaration processes
  • Conduct the disaster debriefings / post event analysis studies per declared disaster
  • Facilitate and coordinate the disaster relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction
  • Facilitate funding expenditure processes and procedures
  • Responsible for report writing
  • Perform disaster response team member function while on standby and during disaster activation
  • Assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub-directorate.