FUNCTIONAL HEAD: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

City of Tshwane • Tallahassee, FL

12h

About The Position

To develop and implement systems and processes to gather, analyse and disseminate critical information before, during and after disasters and to ensure that accurate and timely information is available to stakeholders, including emergency responders, government agencies and the community to enhance decision-making and improve disaster response and recovery efforts

Requirements

• Grade 12
• A three-year national diploma majoring in Disaster Management
• At least six years’ relevant working experience in a disaster risk management environment, of which three years must be at disaster management officer 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 after hours on weekends and public holidays
• Having integrity
• Intelligence
• Concealment skills
• Patience
• Innovative thinking skills
• Being energetic
• Imagination
• Flexibility
• Willingness to accept responsibility
• Decisiveness
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Registration with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) at an Associate level may be an added advantage
• An undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification in Disaster Management will be an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Conduct personnel management
• Collect and analyse information
• Conduct database management
• Ensure reporting and dissemination
• Ensure collaboration and coordination
• Conduct training and capacity-building
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation
• Ensure emergency preparedness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED