Assistant Director: Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (Disaster Risk Reduction) - Tygerberg at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree/ equivalent or higher) in Disaster Management, Environmental, Geographic or related fields; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience in a disaster management, disaster risk assessment / reduction or similar environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Registered as a Disaster Management Associate with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) or eligible to register within six months of appointment in the post.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure the following: Provincial Risk Profile is updated and maintained; Municipalities maintain and update disaster risk and vulnerability assessments; Line departments complete risk and vulnerability assessments; Risk and vulnerability mapping is included in the Decision Support Tool. Assist in the management of human resources, perfomance management and finances i th sub-directorate. Support Loval Government processes.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended and related policies and guidelines; Good understanding of Disaster Management Programmes and services implemented; Project planning, management and coordination; Financial Management: Information Management and Data Analysis; Stakeholder engagements; Report writing; Facilitation and Coordination; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Geographic Information Systems; Ability to work: Under pressure in high risk areas (emergency or disaster situations); Independently and within a team.