Chief Fire Officer

Central Karoo District Municipality · Western Cape

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CORE FUNCTION

Managing the Fire Services of the CKDM
Medium to long term objectives and public safety priorities of productive and cost fire services.
Organizational principles and processes for the delivery of fire services in the area of jurisdiction by performing related functions.
Effective administrative system and process for the Fire Services.
Prepare capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget for Fire Services.
Coordinate fire prevention, education and awareness programs.
Coordinate communication and liaison with all role-players and stakeholders.
Drives the strategy and firefighting standard operating procedures for the District Municipality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant tertiary qualification.
Preferably a Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Fire Technology as well as managerial experience.
Valid B Driver's License
12 years' experience in all major functions of Fire Services of which minimum three years must have been in a supervisory capacity
Computer Literate and proficient in Ms Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Excellent written and communication skills in at least two of three regional languages with excellent fluency in spoken and written English
Attention to detail and good organizational skills
Good presentation and project management skills
Good understanding and interpretation of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and regulations
Good decision making, abilities to prevent serious impacts on lives and property
Required to be on standby, to attend to and take charge of major incidents if, and when required
Required to work overtime with little or no notice
Required to travel on official duties and to respond to fire emergencies outside municipal area as part of mutual aid agreement with national, provincial and local authorities
Required to work independently as well as in a team.

KEY COMPETENCIES