WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK REDUCTION PLANNING REF NO: LG 29/2024 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Disaster Management / Geographic Information Science (GIS) or related studies; A minimum of 3 years relevant management level experience in disaster risk reduction or similar environment. Recommendation: Registered as a Disaster Management Professional with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) or eligible to register within six months of appointment in the post; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended and related policies and guidelines; Good understanding of Disaster Management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster recovery Geographical Information Systems (GIS); Human Resource Management; Financial Management; Strategic Planning; Project Management; Information Management & Data Analysis. Skills in the following: Disaster risk reduction skills; Crisis management skills; Organisational skills; Project management skills; Negotiation skills; Information technology skills; Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : To coordinate and support the implementation of a comprehensive provincial disaster risk profile; Manage and execute community based disaster risk assessments in the province to support risk reduction; Provide support to all organs of state (at National, Provincial and Local level), the private sector, NGO’s, communities and individualism undertaking risk assessments; Establish and maintain a Disaster Management Spatial Information System; Implement an Early Warning System for all known hazards Implement special intervention programmes for high risk hazards and threatening emergency situations; The management of human resources, performance management and finances in the sub directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M. Abrahams Tel No: (021) 4839138