FUNCTIONAL HEAD: SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES COORDINATION

City of Tshwane • Tallahassee, FL

13h

About The Position

To ensure the coordination of emergency preparedness and planning at events and provide guidance on measures to safeguard the physical well-being and safety of persons and property at special events

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
• Having integrity
• Intelligence
• Concealment skills
• Patience
• Innovative thinking skills
• Being energetic
• Imagination
• Flexibility
• Willingness to accept responsibility
• Decisiveness
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Communication skills

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
• Ensure event planning and coordination
• Ensure programme development
• Ensure community engagement
• Render logistics management
• Ensure training and capacity-building
• Conduct monitoring and reporting
• Ensure continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

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