Job Description

Closing Date

2025/07/07

Reference Number

WCG250603-2

Tracking Number

LG 29/2024 R1

Job Title

Deputy Director: Risk Reduction Planning, Ref No. LG 29/2024 R1

Department

Local Government

Salary level

11

Enquiries

Janine Winder at (021) 937 6330

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that the provincial disaster risk profile is in place via the identification of disaster risks, provision of early warnings and the reduction of risk through timely interventions.

Minimum 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.

Key Performance Areas

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 individuals in 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 subdirectorate.

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 risk reduction; Disaster risk assessments; 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.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



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