Deputy Director: Risk Reduction Planning, Ref No. LG 29/2024 R1 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that the provincial disaster risk profile is in place via the identification of disaster risks, provision of early warnings and the reduction of risk through timely interventions. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Disaster Management / Geographic Information Science (GIS) or related studies
• A minimum of 3 years relevant management level experience in disaster risk reduction or similar environment.

Recommendation    

• Registered as a Disaster Management Professional with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) or eligible to register within six months of appointment in the post
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• To coordinate and support the implementation of a comprehensive provincial disaster risk profile
• Manage and execute community based disaster risk assessments in the province to support risk reduction
• Provide support to all organs of state (at National, Provincial and Local level), the private sector, NGO's, communities and individuals in undertaking risk assessments 
• Establish and maintain a Disaster Management Spatial Information System
• Implement an Early Warning System for all known hazards
• Implement special intervention programmes for high risk hazards and threatening emergency situations
• The management of human resources, performance management and finances in the subdirectorate.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended and related policies and guidelines
• Good understanding of Disaster Management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster risk reduction;
• Disaster risk assessments
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Information Management & Data Analysis.

Skills in the following:

• Disaster risk reduction skills
• Crisis management skills
• Organisational skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Information technology skills
• Written and verbal communication skills. 

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary level 11)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07