This is a standardised job description for a Head: Disaster Management Centre – it is provided as a resource for Disaster Management departments.
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
(Approved by JEWG on 9 December 2002)
SECTION A: JOB TITLE AND INFORMATION SECTION
.1 POST IDENTIFICATION
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.2 Municipality
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.3 Post Title
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Head of the Disaster Management Centre (appointment in terms of Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002, Section 45)
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.4 Number of Posts
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.5 Job Grade
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.6 Date Grade Authorised
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.7 Post Identification No/s.:
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Name of Incumbent(s) and Service Numbers:
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A.2 LOCATION OF POST
(The departments or service units and sub divisions within which the post or posts are located. Use the terminology used in your municipality)
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Department
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Disaster Management
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Division or Section
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Branch or Sub-Section
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A.3 SURROUNDING POSTS
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Immediate Superior
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Job Title
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Post Identification No.
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1.
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Immediate Subordinates
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Job Title(s):
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Post Identification No (s).
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1.
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3.
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Attach a copy of the approved organogram.
SECTION B: JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST
B.1 JOB PURPOSE
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To develop, implement and maintain a multi-disciplinary disaster management system.
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B.2 DUTIES OF THE POST
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DUTIES/TASKS
(What, How and Why)
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FREQUENCY
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To establish integrated institutional capacity within the municipal sphere to enable the effective implementation of disaster management policy and regulations through:
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Metropolitan Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, (Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4), Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, and relevant regulations.
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To establish a uniform approach to assessing and monitoring disaster risk that will inform disaster management planning and disaster risk reduction undertaken by organs of state and other role players.
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Metropolitan Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, (Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4), Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, and relevant regulations.
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Daily
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To ensure all disaster management stakeholders develop and implement integrated disaster management plans and risk reduction programmes in accordance with approved frameworks by:
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Metropolitan Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, (Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5), Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, and relevant regulations.
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To ensure effective and appropriate disaster response and recovery by:
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Metropolitan Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, (Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5), Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, and relevant regulations.
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Daily
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To guide the development of a comprehensive information management and communication system and establish integrated communication links with all disaster risk management role players.
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Metropolitan Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, (Sections 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7), Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, and relevant regulations.
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Daily
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To promote a culture of risk avoidance among stakeholders by capacitating all role players through integrated education, training and public awareness supported by scientific research through:
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Metropolitan Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, (Sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6), Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, and relevant regulations.
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To participate in the establishment mechanisms for the funding of disaster management in the municipality by:
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Metropolitan Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, (Sections 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 7.8), Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, and relevant regulations.
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Annually
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To provide the Municipality with a Communications facility which is able to monitor and communicate on matters related to major incidents, potential disasters, disasters occurring and disasters which have occurred, to reduce the consequences or potential consequences.
In order to give effect to the requirements of the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 as it relates to Municipalities and read in conjunction with the National Disaster Management Framework, Government Gazette No. 27534, Notice No. 654, Dated 2005-04-29, relevant regulations and the Electronic Communications Act, 2005, Act 36 of 2005.
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Daily
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To improve performance management processes in line with strategic objectives of the municipality:
· To submit a performance report at the end of every month
· 90% of departmental training budget spent in accordance with the Workplace Skills Plan by the financial year end
· Implement at least five (5) customer care interventions in line with result of survey
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Daily
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To ensure compliance with relevant legislative and statutory framework in terms of BEE, EE, HIV/AIDS and compliance with Municipal regulations
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Daily
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To continuously improve the management of resources within the Municipality
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Daily
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Promote leadership that inspires support and a culture of excellence
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Generate innovative and creative solutions to improve service delivery through the use of relevant knowledge and information
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Work effectively and efficiently in order to reach legislative and municipal goals.
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Provides strategic direction in accomplishing objectives
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Manages self and the unit to ensure alignment between individual and organisational priorities
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Demonstrates a commitment to functional areas outside the department / cluster/ contract
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Daily
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B.3 AUTHORITY OF THE POST
This outlines the authority the job holder has to make decisions or to take independent action without reference to a superior. Limits of authority may also be included (e.g. not permitted to…)
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Authority to take decisions in terms of sections 44 and 45 and any other Disaster Management legislation or policy of the Municipality related to the Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002.
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SECTION C: JOB SPECIFICATION
Skills relevant to a job include education or experience, specialised training, personal characteristics or abilities
C.1 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
State the minimum educational, qualifications and experience that are required to perform the job competently.
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Qualification
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Tertiary qualification in Disaster Management at NQF level 6.
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Reasons for essential
qualification
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Job requirement
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Experience
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At least 5 years experience in disaster management at a managerial level.
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C.2 PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
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Qualification
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Masters degree with a Disaster Management focus or a Masters Degree in Disaster Management
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Reasons for preferred qualification
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Required in order to strategically and correctly interpret and implement appropriate disaster management legislation which reduces disaster risk and its effect on society and the economy.
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Experience
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10 years
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C.3 PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
(Only where directly relevant to the performance of the job)
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Physically and mentally fit
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C.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST (Specify)
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Must be prepared to work extra-ordinary hours.
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Must have a licence to drive a motor vehicle.
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SECTION D : APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION
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D.1 CERTIFIED CORRECT
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We the undersigned confirm that we have consulted on the content contained in the job description and hereby confirm that we consider that the information contained is a correct reflection of the context of the post and its content.
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Municipal Manager
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