ASSISTANT CHIEF: TACTICAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

City of Tshwane•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

To take responsibility for operational management, exercise leadership and take command and control of the critical and key performance areas of the Tactical Operations Command Subsection

Requirements

Grade 12
National diploma in Fire Technology
At least eight years’ relevant continuous experience in an operational fire services environment, of which at least four years should be at relevant managerial experience level
A valid Code B driving licence
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost
Willingness to be assigned to any geographical fire station in Tshwane
Willingness and ability to be on standby and work overtime and after hours on weekends and public holidays with little or no notice
Ability to work under extreme conditions in emergency situations
Negotiation skills
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Technical skills
Computer literacy
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Incident command and control skills

Nice To Haves

BTech degree or higher in Fire Technology will be an added advantage
Hazmat Material at a Technician Level will be an added advantage
Radiation detection may be an added advantage
Incident Command Systems (ICS) 300 may be an added advantage
Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

Manage personnel
Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section
Monitor and control the section’s budget so that income and expenditure are in line with Council requirements
Combat and extinguish fires
Render rescue services
Oversee hazardous materials and dangerous goods incidents
Render special services
Render humanitarian services
Render urban search and rescue services
Plan, organise and demarcate functional and administrative activities
Take note of operational policy (standard operating procedures, departmental policies, etc) and see to the implementation and execution of applicable policies
Exert control over the expenditure of the operational budget and report on it to the Deputy Chief: Special Operations and Command
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer services
Manage the operational activities of the operational section
Advise subordinates about new work procedures
Ensure that personnel are kept on par with all decisions taken
Provide guidance to officers in all aspects of their work
Ensure that delegation takes place in accordance with objectives in terms of overall policy and necessary authority and responsibility
Continuously evaluate firefighting and related operations to ensure the effectiveness of tactics, equipment, the organisation and procedures