Job Requirements
The ideal candidate must be in possession of NQF level 7 qualification in Public Management/ Environmental Management/ Social Sciences as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years Senior Management experience in a Disaster Management Environment as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Driver’s Licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: – Knowledge of Disaster Management Policies; Public Service Legislation; Local Government legislation; Project Management; Interpretation of relevant and related legislation; Climate and climate change; Financial management. The candidate must also have: – Project Management skills; Leadership; Team development/ management skills; Decision Making and Problem solving skills; Public Participation; Financial Management; Diplomacy; Good communication skills (written and verbal) with other Government Departments, Municipalities, Traditional Institutions, NGO’s, Private Sector Organisations and foreign countries; Good computer skills in Ms Office.
Duties
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be required to manage and oversee the Disaster Management system in the Province with the following key responsibilities: – Manage and support the implementation of the Disaster 83 Management Act, Act No. 57 of 2002 and Fire Brigade Service Act; Facilitate and institutionalize integrated and uniform disaster management in the province; Provide a capacity building mechanism in respect of disaster management and fire and rescue services to municipalities; Monitor and evaluate Disaster Management and Fire Services; Manage the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies in disaster management, fire and rescue services; Manage the resources of the Disaster Management Centre.
What is the Salary
R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Service)
Location
Pietermaritzburg
How to Apply
MS B Mgutshini At Tel No: 033 897 5672 OTHER
To Be Posted To: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg for the attention of Ms E Perumal.
Apply Before:
3/20/2026
Reference No:
26
Additional Information