Director: Provincial Disaster Management Centre needed at The North West Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs

Job Purpose:

• To administer Provincial Disaster Management Centre.

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate
• Diploma/BTech/Degree (NQF level 7) in Disaster Management/Emergency Management/Environmental Science/Social Science/Risk Management/Development Studies/Public Administration and Management/Geography/Information Science/GIS/Geoinformatics as recognized by SAQA
• Minimum 5 years’ experience at Middle/Deputy Director/Senior Management level in Municipal/Provincial Disaster Management Environment Compulsory SMS Pre-Entry certificate
• A valid driver’s license.

Competencies/Knowledge/Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Disaster Management Act National Disaster Management Framework United Nations International strategy on Disaster reduction Sendai Framework for Disaster Reduction North West Disaster Management Framework Municipal Indicative Disaster Risk Profile Disaster Management processesPublic Financial Management Act Treasury Regulations Public Service regulations Municipal Financial Management Act Strategic Planning Communication Leadership Policy interpretation and Development Facilitation Report Writing Communication Computer Literacy Project Management Problem Solving Conflict management Planning Information Management Financial Management.

Duties:

• Coordinate implementation of Provincial Disaster Management systems and structures
• Facilitate provision of disaster response and recovery coordination services
• Coordinate disaster preparedness and planning services
• Coordinate implementation of integrated information management and emergency communication systems
• Coordinate implementation of Municipal Disaster Management systems and structures
• Coordinate provision of fire and rescue services
• Monitor provision of Provincial Disaster Management reception and administration services.

Deadline:12th December,2025