DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICER (2 POSTS)

City of Tshwane • Tallahassee, FL

16h

About The Position

To conduct disaster management activities to prevent or reduce the risk of disasters, mitigate the severity of disasters and ensure emergency preparedness, rapid and effective response to disasters and post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation

Requirements

• Grade 12
• A three-year national diploma majoring in Disaster Management
• At least three years’ experience in an emergency services or disaster management environment
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must have reasonable levels of physical and medical fitness with no respiratory anomalies
• Willingness to be assigned to any geographical fire station in Tshwane
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, standby and after hours during weekends and public holidays with little or no notice
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Registration with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) at an Associate level may be an added advantage
• An undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in Disaster Management will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Establish community disaster management structures
• Implement disaster preparedness, prevention and mitigation strategies
• Manage community-based preparedness programmes in terms of hazard, risk and vulnerability assessments
• Implement the disaster risk management policy and strategy
• Ensure integrated response and recovery
• Plan and coordinate special events
• Facilitate community training and capacity-building
• Ensure information management and communication

What This Job Offers

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