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NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY - SENIOR DIRECTOR: FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender, creed and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTORATE
SENIOR DIRECTOR: FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
(FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES)
POSITION CODE: 220276
TASK GRADE 19 (R1 015 956 – R1 412 472 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
Qualifications and experience required:
Key attributes and competencies:
Physical/mental conditions associated with the position:
Specific physical attributes, which can become essential, necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able-bodied.
As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Division.
Special conditions attached to the position:
Job purpose:
Managing and controlling the key performance areas associated with the Fire and Emergency Services functionality through the design, development and alignment of policies, procedures, systems and controls, guiding critical interventions and processes with respect to prevention and/or risk reduction and elimination, and providing strategic advice, information and guidelines on mission critical initiatives related to legislative imperatives with a view to sustaining interventions and supporting an integrated approach to protecting communities and maintaining a safe environment.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
Qualifications and experience required:
- A tertiary qualification or equivalent.
- Extensive experience (six to eight years) at a Senior Management level in Fire Services.
Key attributes and competencies:
- Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
- Strategic management and forward planning skills to achieve short- and long-term objectives of section.
- Excellent personnel and performance management skills.
- Excellent financial management control skills.
- Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
- Knowledge of applicable municipal policies and bylaws, as well as any other relevant legislation relating to the position.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
Physical/mental conditions associated with the position:
Specific physical attributes, which can become essential, necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able-bodied.
As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Division.
Special conditions attached to the position:
- Required to be on stand-by.
Job purpose:
Managing and controlling the key performance areas associated with the Fire and Emergency Services functionality through the design, development and alignment of policies, procedures, systems and controls, guiding critical interventions and processes with respect to prevention and/or risk reduction and elimination, and providing strategic advice, information and guidelines on mission critical initiatives related to legislative imperatives with a view to sustaining interventions and supporting an integrated approach to protecting communities and maintaining a safe environment.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancies should be submitted online from the top right button on this page.
It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel: 041 506 3259.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2022 BEFORE 14h00.