Chief Director: Disaster Management Ref No: 26 /2026 (DM) at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of NQF level 7 qualification in Public Management/ Environmental Management/ Social Sciences as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years Senior Management experience in a Disaster Management Environment as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Driver’s Licence. Essential Knowledge,

Skills And Competencies Required:

The successful candidate must have: -

• Knowledge of Disaster Management Policies; Public Service Legislation; Local Government legislation; Project Management; Interpretation of relevant and related legislation; Climate and climate change; Financial management.

The candidate must also have: -

• Project Management skills; Leadership; Team development/ management skills; Decision Making and Problem solving skills; Public Participation; Financial Management; Diplomacy; Good communication skills (written and verbal) with other Government Departments, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, NGO’s, Private Sector Organisations and foreign countries; Good computer skills in Ms Office