WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification) in Disaster Management / Risk Management / Emergency Service Fields / Geography / Geographical Information Systems; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of the following: Development Planning processes; Training and education skills. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002 as amended) and related policies and guidelines; Understanding of disaster management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster risk reduction; Human Resource Management; Financial Management skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to work independently under pressure; Project Management skills. 
 
DUTIES: Assist with the development and maintenance of a Drought Mitigation Strategy; Ensure integration with other identified hazards which may have a secondary effect; Assist with the implementation of the Provincial Drought Communication Strategic Plan; Assist with the assessments and maintenance of the Disaster Management Development Planning processes in the province; Assist with the development and implementation of drought education and training; Assist with the building of community resilience. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J.F Daams at Tel No: (021) 937 6330 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PLANNING REF NO: LG 2019-13 
(12 Month Contract Position) 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher) in Disaster Management / Risk Management / Emergency Service Fields / Geography / Geographical Information Systems with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience. Recommendation: Knowledge of Geographical Information System (GIS). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act of 57 of 2002, as amended) and related policies and guidelines; Understanding of disaster management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of the government with the focus on disaster risk reduction; Human Resource Management; Financial management; Strategic planning; Disaster risk reduction skills; Crisis management skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to work under pressure; Project Management skills. 
 
DUTIES: Assist and support in implementation of an early warning system for the drought and secondary hazards; Assist in the implementation of special intervention programmes for the drought and secondary hazards; Assist in the management of Human Resources, Performance Management and finances in the sub-directorate; Support and provide input into the DLG process. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr N Rylands at Tel No: (021) 937 6353 
 

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PLANNING, REF NO: LG 2019-10 (X2 POSTS) 
(12 Month Contract Period) 
SALARY: R257 508 per annum (Level 07) plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS); Experience in the following: Disaster Management; Project Management; Project Administration. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002 as amended) and related policies and guidelines; Understanding of disaster management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster risk reduction; Human Resource Management; Financial Management; Strategic planning; Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to work under pressure. 
 
DUTIES: Provide administrative support in the following areas: Risk reduction planning component; The management of a comprehensive disaster risk and vulnerability assessments; The establishment and maintenance of a Spatial Information System; The implementation of an early warning system; The implementation of special intervention programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr N Rylands at Tel No: (021) 937 6353