Divisional Commander (Fire, Rescue & Disaster Manangement) at Overstrand Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Advances from Station Commander and has a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a Diploma in Fire Technology. Computer literacy: MS Office  Valid Code B License 10 Years operational experience of which 5 years must be at supervisory level (Platoon/ Station Commander) 

Key performance areas: 

• Responsible for the efficient delivery of fire and emergency services from fire stations within a Region to save lives and property as far as possible to the benefit of all concerned, including the public at large. Assumes operational responsibility for all Fire Stations. 
• (Overstrand Wide) Operational Firefighting & Emergency Functions: Co-ordinates specific assignments and requirements tasks/ activities associated with the functionality. 
• Fire & Rescue functions: Operational Planning and Coordination Plans and manages the operational requirements and priorities of the Fire section. 
• Supervision and Performance: Controls the Key Performance Indicator's and outcomes of personnel based in the Section. 
• Personnel and Performance Management: Controls the Key Performance Indicator’s and outcomes of personnel based in the Operations section. 
• Procedures, Systems and Controls: Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequences and general practices/ processes as dictated to in statutory legislation and by-laws. 
• Operational Management: Maintaining service delivery standards Manages the functioning and processes associated with monitoring and providing firefighting, emergency rescue and humanitarian aid service. 
• Fleet maintenance and logistics: Manages the application of procedures with respect to the organization and availability of fire-fighting resources. 
• Administrative Functions: Reporting & Processing Implements the procedural administrative and reporting requirements/ deadlines associated with the functioning of the department. 
• Communication and Reporting:  Manages the procedural administrative and reporting requirements/ deadlines associated with the functioning of the section.