DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate (NQF level 7) qualification in Disaster Management/ Agriculture/ Environmental Management sciences as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Agricultural Disaster Risk Management environment of which 3 years must be at Assistant Director level. A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, and application of public services as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Sound and in-depth knowledge of Agricultural Disaster Management. Proven management competencies and experience. Action-oriented and results-driven. Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Thorough understanding of policy formulation and co-ordination. Strategic capability & Leadership. Program and project Management skills. Financial Management skills. Change Management skills. Communication skills. Conflict Management skills. Policy analysing skills. Report writing skills.

Duties

Provide management on early warning system tools for effective planning and implementation of disaster risk reduction programs. Manage post disaster recovery, rehabilitation and disaster relief scheme. Provide management on capacity building, conduct awareness programmes, and participate on the relevant climate change and disaster risk management structures. Manage the implementation of climate change programs to ensure compliance in support of disaster risk management policies. Manage and utilise resources (human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

Where to send your application

Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the Z83 application for employment form and forward to the below addresses. For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Towoomba Research Station, Thulamela, Makhado Laboratory, Mokopane Lboratory, Lephalale Laboratory, Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to: Cnr Thabo Mbeki and Limpopo Streets, Old NTK Buildings, Modimolle, 0510. Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

Enquiries

Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothupi PP Tel No: (015) 294 3100, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

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