Disaster Management Officer

About

Undertakes disaster control, coordination, risk assessment, awareness and disaster-management planning. Requires Grade 12, a tertiary disaster-training qualification, Code 08 and two to three years’ relevant experience as a Disaster Officer. Number of posts: 1 Job grade: 11 Salary: R373 129 (plus normal council benefits)

How to apply

Apply on the Official Application form downloadable from www.makana.gov.za, accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of Identity document, qualifications, driver's licence where required and other documents. Post to The HR Manager, Makana Municipality, PO Box 176, MAKHANDA, 6139 OR hand-deliver to 86 High Street, City Hall, MAKHANDA. No emailed, late or faxed applications will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Disaster control and coordination.
• Conduct risk assessment and planning.
• Stakeholder education and awareness.
• Office administration.
• Comply with all applicable requirements, rules, regulations and legislation.
• Liaison with sector departments, NPO's and NGO's.
• Attend meetings.
• Form part of the preparation of disaster management plans.
• Events Management.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 coupled with a Tertiary qualification in disaster training.
• Community liaison and must be knowledgeable of Councils Procedures.
• Code 08.
• Must have two (2) - three (3) years relevant experience as a Disaster Officer.