Administrative Officer: Fire ServicesHead Office (Mbombela)

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Fire Technology / Emergency Management / Disaster Management or relevant field of study with a minimum of three (03) years' experience in fire services, or fire safety / risk /disaster management related field.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Planning and organising.
• Report writing.
• Decision making.
• Stakeholder coordination.
• Good people management.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation.
• Interpersonal and writing skills.
• Policy and guidelines development.
• Knowledge of local government and policy frameworks as well as other related frameworks and regulations.
• Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts.
• Computer literacy.
• Fire services.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Search and rescue services.

Duties

• Provide support in the implementation of the Fire Bridage Act and framework in the province.
• Drafting and submission of risk assessment reports and profiles.
• Ensure compliance to the national fire minimum standards.
• Monitor and support the implementation of CAPs recommendations.
• Provide support, cooperation and administrative guidance to other spheres of government and Fire Services stakeholders.
• Coordinate execution of Memorandum of Understanding with partners.
• Coordinate intergovernmental and advisory committees to ensure stakeholder participation in Fire Services activities across all sectors.
• Support the functioning of the Provincial Fire Service Advisory Forum.
• Coordinate capacity building programmes, research and training on Fire Services.
• Support the development of programmes relevant to public awareness and research.
• Coordinate and support urban search and rescue services.
• Monitor and support the implementation of mutual aid agreements with regards to Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Dangerous Goods.

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Notes from the department

• Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records check;
• Citizenship check;
• Credit worthiness check;
• Previous employment (reference checks);
• Qualification verification.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.