WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 March 2022
 
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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to 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. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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GISC TECHNOLOGIST (PRODUCTION LEVEL), REF NO. LG 04/2022
SALARY : Grade A: R369 351 - R398,166 per annum
Grade B: R420,402 - R452,895 per annum
Grade C: R480,678 - R 566,223 per annum (OSD as prescribed).
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in GIS or related qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification GIS experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc technologist; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Geographic Information Systems; Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) and related policies and guidelines; Disaster Management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of Government. Skills needed: Communication (verbal and written); MS office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS outlook, MS Teams); Project management; Negotiation; Ability to: Work under pressure in emergency or disaster situations; Willingness to work long and abnormal working hours.
 
DUTIES : Provide the following: GIS support to the Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (WC: PDMC); GIS support to District Disaster Management Centres in the Western Cape; GIS support in the development of risk and vulnerabilities maps; Ad-hoc GIS support to units within the Department of Local Government. Ensure the following: The development and maintenance of a Spatial Information System at the WC: PDMC; Support the management of human resources, performance management and finances in the sub-directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L. Nokoyo at Tel No: (021) 937 6359
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MITIGATION, REF NO. LG 05/2022
SALARY : R744,255 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Disaster Management or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant management level experience in disaster risk reduction or similar environment. Recommendation: Registered or eligible to register with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern African DMISA; Experience in Project Management. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) and related policies and guidelines; Disaster management systems and procedures. Skills needed: Training and education; Marketing; Media; Crisis management; Project management; Negotiation; Information technology; Communication (written and verbal). Ability to: Work under pressure in emergency or disaster situations; Manage, lead, motivate and focus people; Deal with the public; Work independently; Decisive.
 
DUTIES : To oversee the co-ordination, monitoring, and support of the following disaster management functions: The compilation and maintenance of prevention and mitigation (risk reduction) strategies and plans; The inclusion of the Disaster Management Chapter in the IDPs of all municipalities; The development and maintenance of Disaster Management marketing, awareness, and research programmes; The development and maintenance of Disaster Management training and capacity building programmes; The development of Disaster Management community-based structures and co-ordinate and monitor the implementation thereof; The management of human resources and performance management in the Sub-Directorate; The management of the finances in the Sub-Directorate; The participation in strategic management of the Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S.W Carstens at Tel No: (021) 937 6309
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co