Manager Disaster Management

Central Karoo District Municipality · Western Cape

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CORE FUNCTION

To Manage Disasters in the Council's area of jurisdiction. It entails the duties and responsibilities as stipulated in the Disaster Management Act, 2002 Act 57 of 2002 with specific reference to Sections 42 to 55 of the Act. The successful applicant will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Emergency Alarm Radio Network, other disaster management radio networks, the functioning of a Disaster Management Centre and the operations of the Disaster Management IT system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

National Diploma/Degree in Disaster Risk Management.
8 years relevant disaster management experience of which 2 years at senior level.
DMISA Registration will be to the advantage of applicants.
Facilitation skills.
Sound computer literacy.
Valid B Drivers Licence.
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
Required to travel on official duties.

KEY COMPETENCIES