Deputy Director: Awareness and Advocacy REF NO: DD/AA-02

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of the role of Deputy Director: Awareness and Advocacy (REF NO: DD/AA-02) for the company identified as Deputy Director. The position is based in Pretoria and offers a salary of R932,292 per annum at Level 11. The role focuses on managing and coordinating public awareness and advocacy initiatives related to disaster management. **What you will do** 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 including 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. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for the Deputy Director: Awareness and Advocacy role would be an experienced professional in Disaster Management, holding a relevant NQF level 6/7 qualification (such as Disaster Management, Development Studies, or Social Sciences). They should possess 3-5 years of experience in the field and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. The role requires extensive travel, so a valid driver's licence is essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong generic competencies in planning, coordination, problem-solving, project management, people management, client orientation, team leadership, diversity management, and communication. Additionally, in-depth technical knowledge of disaster management legislation, public service regulations, provincial/local government functioning, and skills development/knowledge dissemination is required. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and coordinating public awareness strategies, campaigns, communication content, and capacity building initiatives related to disaster management. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-awareness-and-advocacy-ref-no-dd-aa-02-departments-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Project management
• Driver's licence

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