GAMAGARA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 

Gamagara Local Municipality with its head office in Kathu and located in the John Taolo Gaetsewe Region, Northern Cape province, is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following positions: 

POSITION : MANAGER DISASTER MANAGEMENT 

DEPARTMENT : COMMUNITY SERVICES 

SECTION : DISASTER MANAGEMENT 

WORKSTATION : KATHU MAIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING 

REMUNERATION : TASK GRADE 15: R742 308.00 – R855 816.00 

(Plus, Benefits: Pension, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Insurance, Housing Subsidy, Car Allowance Scheme, 13th Cheque) 

REFERENCE NO. : 2026/56 

Requirement: A relevant National Diploma/ B Degree in Safety, Emergency Management Discipline or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience at supervisory level; Code B Driving License; Proficiency in MS Office applications;; Excellent organizational and administrative skills; Excellent analytic and problem-solving ability; High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality; Have ability to give attention to detail and be able to work under pressure; Report writing; Communication Skills; Ability to deal with conflict situations; Excellent Negotiation skills. 

Duties: Formulates, aligns and implements critical objectives encompassed in approved long and short-term plans to guide the functioning and priorities of the Disaster Management Centre and other related community services functions; Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Section; Prepares capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations; Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences and general practices/ processes as dictated to in public safety legislation and by-laws; Manages and controls the implementation of plans, procedures, systems and controls associated with risk assessment and monitoring, Disaster Management planning, recovery and rehabilitation sequences and, education and awareness interventions; Directs operative requirements and procedures during potential and actual disasters; Manages and controls the implementation of plans, procedures, systems and controls related to risk analysis, loss control, incident investigation and protection; Disseminates functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints; Manages the administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality. 

POSITION : SENIOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICER 

DEPARTMENT : COMMUNITY SERVICES 

SECTION : DISASTER MANAGEMENT 

WORKSTATION : KATHU MAIN MUNICIPAL BUILDING 

REMUNERATION : TASK GRADE 13: R585 600.00 – R659 284.00 

(Plus, Benefits: Pension, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Insurance, Housing Subsidy, 13th cheque) 

REFERENCE NO. : 2026/57 

Requirements: National Diploma in Disaster Management or equivalent; Code B Driver’s License. 2-3 years relevant experience; Proficiency in MS Office applications.; Excellent organizational and administrative skills; Excellent analytic and problem-solving ability; High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality; Have ability to give attention to detail and be able to work under pressure; Report writing; Communication Skills; Ability to deal with conflict situations; Excellent Negotiation skills. 

Duties: Identifies with the disaster management strategy with respect to service delivery and, defines, implements and monitors the short-term plans/ objectives; Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work and associated sequences associated with the Disaster Management functionality; Coordinates and controls the tasks/ activities of personnel and allocates and prioritizes outcomes; Disseminates information on outcomes, current developments, problems and constraints and/ or presents educational material on public safety/ disaster management exercises; co-ordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality; There are various unforeseen and unplanned peak periods e.g. during the festive season and storms (acts of nature) 

Advert Details: 

For more information relating to the fully advertised positions and application forms can be obtainable on the municipal website www.gamagara.gov.za

Applications should be directed to Mr. Kamogelo Semamai at CNR Hendrik van Eck and Frikkie Meyer Road, Kathu, 8446. 

Enquiries to be directed to Ms. Kelebileone Setletse HR Office at 053 723 6000. 

CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2026 AT 15:00