Director: Disaster Risk Reduction, Ref No. Lg
2 weeks ago
**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by establishing and maintain institutional disaster management capacity and implementing effective risk reduction activities. The post of Director: Disaster Risk Reduction is a vital role in safeguarding public safety, mitigating damage and ensuring an efficient and effective response to disasters and emergencies as well as to protect and support the well-being of communities during times of crisis. This post is stationed in Tygerberg.
**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification in Disaster or Emergency Management/ Public Management/ Environmental Science/ Public Health/ Human Sciences or related field as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle-management/senior management level experience.; A minimum of 3 years relevant disaster management experience; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
**Recommendation**:
Extensive experience in one or more of the following fields will serve as a recommendation:
- Emergency Response;
- Crisis Communication;
- Incident Command System;
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation;
- Planning and Preparedness;
- Recovery and Rehabilitation;
- Interagency Coordination;
- Training and Education.
**Key Performance Areas**:
To oversee the coordination, monitoring and support of the following: Disaster risk identification, earl warning and intervention programmes in the province; Disaster risk reduction (prevention and mitigation) programmes; Disaster risk reduction measures; Develop and maintain a disaster risk profile and maintain an ICT programme; Implement mechanisms for disaster early warnings; Develop and maintain prevention and mitigation programmes; Develop, coordinate and maintain integrated education, training, awareness and research programmes; Develop and implement risk reduction projects; Render a project management service; Integrate disaster management plans with development plans; Integrate disaster management with spatial development plans; Actively participate and drive strategic management and performance management within the directorate; Change Management; People Management; Financial Management of the directorate.
**Competencies**:
**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 1 216 824 per annum (salary level 13).
Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
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