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REPORT OF THE RE-ALIGNING AND DEVELOPING OF AN OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICER AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT MANAGER
The report describes the outcome of the re-aligning and developing of an Occupational Qualification for the Disaster Management Officer (OFO Code: 541907) and Disaster Management Manager (OFO Code: 134912) by Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA).
Download the report here: Report on Review LGSeta NQF 4-5 2019
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Training and Education News - Subject expert in Disaster Management sought by educational institution
Lyceum College have a specific need to get a suitably qualified member DMISA on board their team of academics as an external subject expert / examiner / and moderator for the subjects Disaster Management 1, 2 and 3 on a contractual basis.
A profile of the person they would like to appoint as external expert/ examiner and moderator briefly is as follows;
- Minimum academic qualification: BA degree or higher, preferably in disaster or safety management;
- Knowledgeable regarding SA legislation that deals with disaster management, physical risk and safety management, mine safety as well as occupational health and safety;
- At least eight years experience in disaster and safety management;
- Completion of assessor course – an advantage;
- Previous lecturing and/or study material design and drafting experience – an advantage;
- Membership of DMISA or an international disaster management institute;
- Knowledgeable regarding the status of, and needs regarding disaster and safety management in RSA.
Contact person for applications for this position:
Mr Dolf Coetzee | Head : Faculty of Humanities, Tel: +27(0)11 712 2000, E-mail: dolf.coetzee@lyceum.co.za | www.lyceum.co.za
The Disaster Management institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) was founded in 1985 and still maintains its position as the premium professional association for Disaster Management professionals and associated disciplines in Southern Africa. DMISA is the SAQA-approved professional body for Disaster Management in South Africa and manages the SAQA-approved Disaster Management Professional (PrDM), Disaster Management Practitioner (DMPc), Disaster Management Associate (DMA) and Disaster Management Technician (DMT) designation.
Professional Registration
DMISA is inviting applications for registration as Disaster Management Professional, Practitioner, Associate and Technician. Download the application forms with detailed instructions from the Professionalisation Portal.
Continuous Professional Development
Recognition of Prior Learning
DMISA is committed to providing learning, networking and alignment opportunities for the Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction community of practice in Southern Africa. We encourage interaction between practitioners, researchers, legislators, stakeholders and leadership across Southern Africa to build capacity and resilience, reduce risk, and improve our common understanding of disaster risk. Our common goal is to reduce the impact of disasters on society and to build future ready sustainable communities.
The following links may be useful to our members and the general community of practice:
Disaster Risk Reduction in Southern Africa
This SADC website provides a platform for sharing of information on Disaster Risk Reduction / Disaster Management, and provides learning opportunities for DRR practitioners and other stakeholders.