Deputy Director: Awareness and Advocacy REF NO: DD/AA-02 Job at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11) 

CENTRE : Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• A 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in Disaster Management / Development Studies / Social Sciences or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Disaster Management. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c). A valid driver’s licence. Extensive travelling.
• Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising, Coordination, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Project Management, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Focus, Team Leadership, Diversity Management, Communication (Verbal & Written).
• Technical Competencies: In-depth knowledge of: Disaster Management Legislation, Frameworks and Policies. Public service Acts and Regulations. Functioning of Provincial and Local Government. Skills development and Training. Knowledge generation and dissemination. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Manage the development and implementation of the Integrated Public Awareness Strategy (IPAS). Manage the coordination and implementation of national public awareness and advocacy campaigns, as well as commemorative events.
• Manage the development and dissemination of strategic disaster risk communication and public awareness content to support the implementation of the Integrated Public Awareness Strategy (IPAS).
• Manage the coordination of the National Capacity Building Coordinating Committee for disaster management awareness, advocacy and capacity development.