ASSISTANT CHIEF: CALL TAKING AND DISPATCH

City of Tshwane • Tallahassee, FL

17h • $791,352 - $1,099,056

About The Position

To manage an emergency call taking, capturing and dispatching operational centre service for the Emergency Services Department of the City of Tshwane

Requirements

• Grade 12
• National diploma in Fire Technology
• At least eight years’ continuous experience in an emergency services environment, of which at least four years should be at relevant managerial experience level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
• Willingness to be assigned to any geographical fire station in Tshwane
• Willingness and ability to be on standby and work overtime and after hours on weekends and public holidays with little or no notice

Nice To Haves

• BTech degree or higher in Fire Technology will be an added advantage
• Call taking and dispatching experience may be an added advantage
• Incident Command Systems (ICS) 300 may be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body may be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage the Emergency Communication Centre
• Manage Emergency Communication Centre operations
• Manage Emergency Communication Centre administration
• Manage skills and career development
• Ensure budget management
• Conduct research and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED