City of Ekurhuleni Head of Department Job 2024

Reference Number:DEMS6000
Position:Head of Department: Disaster Management and Emergency Services
Remuneration Package:R 1 490 566 – R 2 235 649 per annum TCTC
Key Performance Areas:

Translate organisational strategy into operational objectives, whilst ensuring delivery of functional strategic Disaster Management and Emergency services’ plans
Ensure a common approach to and mechanism for dealing with governance issues, enabling regular dialogue that promotes problem resolution
Ensure the integrity and effective administration of DEMS management delivery processes
Provide overall direction in terms of programme management and implementation
Oversee and facilitate the development, alignment and implementation of effective DEMS delivery programmes across the EMM
Oversee, manage and ensure that the IDP plan is executed according
Ensure that strategy and the operating model is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget
Ensure that agreed service level agreements are met, maintaining customer satisfaction
Provide mechanisms and support to organisational improvement interventions
Facilitate key developments, whilst providing specialist relevant coaching to key stakeholders, leaders and executives
Drive innovative approaches to DEMS infrastructure development and maintenance, benchmarked with global best practices
Ensure that proper preventative interventions and campaigns to avoid disasters, emergencies and floods are in place across the Metro
Ensure the availability of proper and adequate systems, tools, facilities and capabilities to respond timeously to floods, emergencies and disasters in the Metro
Identify priorities for multidisciplinary disaster preparedness, mitigation and risk reduction through assessment of prevailing and potential vulnerabilities
Effectively lead and manage the department

Core Requirements:

NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification as per National Treasury requirement
Relevant B degree in Disaster Management or Emergency Management, or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
10 years’ management experience of which at least 5 years must have been at senior management level in Similar environment
Extensive knowledge of DEMS deliverables and mandates within the Government, Local Government and the industry context
Extensive strategic leadership experience and competency
Programme and project management skills
High-level organisational, communication, financial, budgetary and stakeholder management skills
Performance management skills
Good understanding of and experience in stakeholder relationship management
Registration with a relevant professional body

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to submit their CV’s and application form obtainable from our website (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za) and copies of qualifications by email to critical.vacancies@ekurhuleni.gov.za
Enquiries: Tel: Lily Mputhi (011) 999 7532
Please quote reference number on application. Candidates who applied before need not re-apply as their applications will be considered.
Note: Appointment will be made on a 5 year, fixed-term performance-based contract.
The EMM reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act.
Closing date:2024/07/07