Disaster Management Officer :Preparedness at Cape Winelands District Municipality

Job Profile:

• Attends to specific priorities, administrative tasks and various Disaster Management activities
• Monitors the execution of procedural applications, processes and actions
• Assist in management and co-ordination of disaster operations
• Assist with the compilation, updating and execution of the Municipal Disaster Management plan which includes the collation of information from internal and external departments as well as Local Municipalities
• Identify, develop and maintain Disaster Management database
• Give impact into the development, establishment and maintenance of an information-, communication- and reporting system
• Development of risk assessment and risk reduction initiatives
• Coordinate the provision of education and awareness programs of potential risks
• Conduct research and development within the field of Disaster Management
• Assist in the maintenance of Disaster Management Centre
• Assist with the management of Disaster Management resources and equipment
• Manage and implement the volunteer program

Requirements:

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably in Disaster (Risk) Management
• DMISA Registration: Technician
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in the field of Disaster (Risk) Management
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Language proficiency in at least two of the three languages of the Western Cape Province
• Must have good communication and presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Required to be on standby
• Required to work overtime during specific unplanned emergencies/disasters
• Handling of conflict situations and attention to detail
• The ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Physically fit and able bodied
• Assist in the observation and co-ordination of disaster situations and major incidents

Deadline:28th November,2025