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NQUTHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
UMASIPALA WASE NQUTHU
Private Bag X5521, NQUTHU, 3135
Tel: +27(0) 34 271 6100, Fax: +27(0) 34 271 6111
 
Nquthu Local Municipality (KZ 242) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
 
Position : Disaster Management Officer
Salary : Task Grade 12 of the category 1 Municipality, plus Benefits such as Medical Aid, Pension Fund and 13th Cheque
Type of Contract : Permanent
Place of Work : Technical Services Offices
 
 
Key Requirements:
 National Diploma in Disaster Management or an equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6)
 3 years’ experience in local government
 Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
 Excellent oral and written communication skills in at least two of the three languages of Nquthu
 Good planning, organizational, presentation-, negotiation- and project management skills
 Ability to function effectively under stressful situations and meet deadlines
 Valid Code C1 driver’s license
 It will be expected of the successful candidate to perform standby and overtime duties
 
Key Performance Areas
 Play a leading role in the management and co-ordination of disaster operations during the response phase
 Compile and maintain the Nquthu Municipality’s Disaster Management Plan
 Responsible to ensure that Disaster Management Plans and information are submitted by all relevant stakeholders and internal departments
 Initiate, plan and support Hazard, Capacity and Vulnerability assessments for the Nquthu Municipality
 Promote capacity building through training and public awareness programs
 Assist with the establishment of a well trained and equipped disaster management volunteer corps
 Perform administrative tasks and duties related to disaster management
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Please note: If you qualify as per the above requirement, please send your application letter, filled application form, comprehensive CV, Certified Copies of academic qualifications, certified copy of Drivers’ License, and Certified copy of ID to:
The Acting Municipal Manager 
Nquthu Municipality 
Private Bag X 5521 
NQUTHU
3135
 
OR
 
Hand Delivery on:
Lot 83 Mdlalose Street
Office No. 28
NQUTHU
3135
 
CLOSING DATE: 09 OCTOBER 2020
 
The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. Successfully candidate is required to sign the Contract of Employment and a Performance Agreement. Candidate will be subjected to security vetting. Canvassing with councillors or officials in respect of these positions will lead to disqualification of the applicants. The municipality is committed to the implementation of Its Employment Equity Plan, appropriately qualifying women are encouraged to apply.
 
Enquiries should be directed to the Director: Corporate Services (Mr. OS Mnguni) on 034- 271 6100.
 
If an applicant does not hear from the municipality within 30 days from the closing date, he/she should consider the application as having been unsuccessful.
 
MR. SB MTHEMBU
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
NQUTHU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY