Deputy Director: IT Communications and Reporting Centres at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• A relevant tertiary qualification. Preferably a (Diploma in Fire Technology).
• Computer literacy in Office Applications.
• Five to six years’ experience at managerial and operational levels within Fire Services.
• Valid Code B Driver’s License. 

Key attributes and competencies:

• Must have knowledge of Incident Command System Principles.
• Must have an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.
• Must be able to work independently, under pressure and meet critical / conflicting deadlines.
• Incumbent must be fit and able bodied.
• Must have good presentation, report writing and managerial skills.
• Must be able to work overtime during specific unplanned emergencies / disasters and be on standby for work.

 Job purpose:

• Manages the procedural applications, interventions and activities of the Information Technology, Communications and Reporting Centres Division through the planning and coordination of priorities and resources, reporting on outcomes and / or proposing opportunities for improving service levels, formulating approaches and plans to address improvement to existing communication and information system architecture in order to ensure the Division is capable of supporting operational requirements with respect to reacting to, and providing and effective firefighting, rescue and emergency services.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
• Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.