FUNCTIONAL HEAD: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

City of Tshwane • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $876,180

About The Position

To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency management operations, to coordinate operational activities during disaster preparedness, response and recovery phases and to ensure that operational plans are executed effectively, resources are managed efficiently and collaboration among response teams is optimised

Requirements

• Grade 12
• A three-year national diploma majoring in Disaster Management
• At least six years’ relevant working experience in a disaster risk management environment, of which three years must be at disaster management officer 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 after hours on weekends and public holidays

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

• Conduct personnel management
• Conduct operational planning
• Coordinate response activities
• Ensure resource management
• Ensure training and capacity-building
• Conduct data management and reporting
• Ensure collaboration with partners
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation
• Ensure emergency preparedness

What This Job Offers

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