Assistant Director: Risk and Vulnerability

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist in the coordination, monitoring and support of disaster management functions through the implementation of risk and vulnerability assessments. This post is based in Tygerberg.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree/ equivalent or higher) in Disaster Management, Environmental, Geographic or related fields; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience in a disaster management, disaster risk assessment / reduction or similar environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

**Recommendation**: Registered as a Disaster Management Associate with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) or eligible to register within six months of appointment in the post.
**Key Performance Areas**:
Ensure the following: Provincial Risk Profile is updated and maintained; Municipalities maintain and update disaster risk and vulnerability assessments; Line departments complete risk and vulnerability assessments; Risk and vulnerability mapping is included in the Decision Support Tool. Assist in the management of human resources, perfomance management and finances i th sub-directorate. Support Loval Government processes.

**Competencies**: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended and related policies and guidelines; Good understanding of Disaster Management Programmes and services implemented; Project planning, management and coordination; Financial Management: Information Management and Data Analysis; Stakeholder engagements; Report writing; Facilitation and Coordination; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Geographic Information Systems; Ability to work: Under pressure in high risk areas (emergency or disaster situations); Independently and within a team.
**Remuneration**:
R 424 104 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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