Deputy Director: Fire and Rescue Services at Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Fire Technology/ Emergency Management/ Disaster Management or relevant field of study.
• Coupled with a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in fire services, or fire safety/ risk related field with at least 3 years at a supervisory level.

Duties :

• Manage and monitor the implementation of an Incident Coordination System thereby providing for Integrated Fire Management during large scale incidents; Manage and support the development and functioning of a system to provide the unit with situational awareness and or reports of incidents that have occurred, may occur and or may escalate in the province and surrounding areas;
• Manage the implementation of mechanisms to ensure uniformity and efficiency during significant mutual aid emergencies and operations; Manage, monitor and support the implementation of mutual aid agreements with regards to Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Dangerous Goods;
• Manage the coordination of USAR exercises aimed at increasing the awareness of International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) disaster response methodologies amongst local, provincial and national authorities in the country; Manage logistical and technical support for all response operations coordinating structures; Manage the coordination of fire safety and prevention programs in partnership with stakeholders;
• Manage, monitor and support the implementation of mutual aid agreements with regards to Fire and Rescue Services; Manage the establishment and functioning of a provincial Fire and Rescue Response Coordination committee; Manage, facilitate and support the development of Fire and Rescue policies, SOP's, and strategies in line with National, Provincial and local legislation; Manage the implementation of support mechanisms for both ground and ariel firefighting activities;
• Manage the coordination and monitoring of the effectiveness of fire risk reduction initiatives by sector departments and municipalities; Manage the drafting and submission of risk assessment reports and profiles; Manage the development of programmes relevant to public awareness and research; Provide the community with technical advice on the interpretation or application of fire safety principles, regulations and legislation; Manage the design and development of the risk reduction strategies;
• Manage logistical and technical support for all fire safety and prevention coordinating structures; Manage the development of a comprehensive document management system; Provide input on the design of the annual report; Conduct research on fire risk reduction and management; Conduct research on fire response operations; Provide Advice to municipalities, sectors and other stakeholders; Monitor the implementation and compliance of municipalities to disaster management legislation;
• Manage the coordination of all Provincial Fire and Rescue Services’ Technical Task Teams; Manage Provincial Fire and Rescue funding to strengthen capacity of Gauteng Municipalities; Secure and monitor funding for Fire and Rescue projects; Manage execution of MOU’s; Manage the coordination of fire safety and prevention programs in partnership with stakeholders;
• Manage the coordination and monitoring the effectiveness of fire risk reduction initiatives by sector departments and municipalities; Manage the development of programmes relevant to public awareness and research; Manage, co-ordinate, support & monitor fire awareness initiatives in the province; Provide advice to municipalities, sectors and other stakeholders; Participate in fire risk reduction, events, monitoring and evaluation committees; Organise the distribution of disaster relief for the province;
• Coordinate standard operating procedures for disaster response for the PDMC; Manage the skills development plan of staff; Manage the PMDS of staff; Manage the audit finding and queries; Facilitate the review and planning sessions and the submission of the strategic, operational plans, reports of the programme; Ensure timeous reporting; Track performance of the unit; Advise on risks regarding performance