Disaster Management Officer

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Disaster Management Officer at the City of uMhlathuze, identified by SAP POST NUMBER 20007900 and TASK LEVEL T10. The position offers a basic annual salary ranging from R 373 577.88 to R 502 420.80. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Undertaking Disaster Management services general administration and related functions. * Attending to emergency incidents such as fires, floods, and spillages of dangerous substances. * Undertaking community preparedness and recovery functions. * Conducting drills, physical training, and participating in specialized techniques, including equipment use. * Responding to unforeseen circumstances as they arise. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Requirements:** * Grade 12 * National Diploma in Disaster Management or equivalent * Valid Driver’s Licence * 3 years relevant experience * **Competency Requirements:** * Demonstrate an informed understanding of the core areas of DRM, disciplines or practices and an informed understanding of the key terms, concepts, facts, general principles, and rules and theories of the field, discipline or practice and leads operational planning. * Supports and participates in tactical planning. * The ability to identify and assess risk, and manage resources for dealing with emergencies to reduce the impact of Disaster. * Demonstrated ability to assist / participate in the structured implementation of measures aimed at stopping a disaster from occurring or preventing an occurrence from becoming a disaster. * Anticipating future disaster risk. * Reducing existing exposure, hazard and vulnerability. * Building community resilience. * Assist / Participate in the structured implementation of measures aimed at: * Participating in establishing a state of readiness which enables organs of state and other institutions involved in disaster management, the private sector, communities and individuals to mobilize, organize and provide relief measures to deal with an impending or current disaster or the effects of the disaster. * Assisting / participating in the development of knowledge and capacities among government departments, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to and recover from the impacts of likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified individual with a Grade 12 education, a National Diploma in Disaster Management or an equivalent qualification, and at least 3 years of relevant experience, along with a valid driver's license. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) principles and practices, capable of leading operational planning, supporting tactical planning, and identifying/assessing risks. They should have demonstrated ability in implementing measures to prevent or mitigate disasters, anticipating future risks, and building community resilience. Furthermore, the candidate should be adept at assisting with readiness efforts for emergency response and recovery, including capacity building among various stakeholders. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/disaster-management-officer-city-of-umhlathuze Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• SAP
• Driver's licence

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