Senior Disaster Management Officer Northern Cape

Gamagara Local Municipality is actively recruiting for a Senior Disaster Management Officer position in Northern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Safety / Environment / Hse sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 2 - 3 years • Educational Background: National Diploma or equivalent • Industry Focus: Safety / Environment / Hse • Location Preference: in Northern Cape

The Senior Disaster Management Officer position is an important role within the Safety / Environment / Hse sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

At the 2-3 year mark in Safety / Environment / Hse, you can leverage your foundational knowledge to take on more complex responsibilities and leadership opportunities.

When applying for this Senior Disaster Management Officer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with National Diploma • Specific achievements in the Safety / Environment / Hse field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Safety / Environment / Hse sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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National Diploma in Disaster Management or equivalent; Code B Driver’s License. 2-3 years relevant experience; Proficiency in MS Office applications.; Excellent organizational and administrative skills; Excellent analytic and problem-solving ability; High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality; Have ability to give attention to detail and be able to work under pressure; Report writing; Communication Skills; Ability to deal with conflict situations; Excellent Negotiation skills.

Identifies with the disaster management strategy with respect to service delivery and, defines, implements and monitors the short-term plans/ objectives; Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work and associated sequences associated with the Disaster Management functionality; Coordinates and controls the tasks/ activities of personnel and allocates and prioritizes outcomes; Disseminates information on outcomes, current developments, problems and constraints and/ or presents educational material on public safety/ disaster management exercises; co-ordinates specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality; There are various unforeseen and unplanned peak periods e.g. during the festive season and storms (acts of nature)