The Breede Valley Municipality is a local government body located in the Cape Winelands District of the Western Cape province of South Africa. The fertile Breede River Valley runs through its territory, which is known for its dramatic mountains, vineyards, and agricultural production.

Job Purpose:

• Manage the Emergency Control Centre (ECC), Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Service Support Centre (SSC) and all administrative and technical tasks associated with logistics, asset management, fleet, equipment and facilities management. Perform command and control management functions as the Technical Safety Officer to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient emergency services to save lives and property of the community as far as possible in terms of the Fire Brigade Services Act (99 of 1987).
• Duties: Prepare annual plan for Emergency Communications, Technical Safety Officer, Operational Management, Staff Supervision, Resource Management, etc. and statutory requirements encapsulated in relevant legislation (SANS 10090 etc.) with a view to aligning functions and service delivery objectives against the capacity and capability of the Division. Plan and evaluate the department’s support services developmental needs through discussions with the Fire Department Executive Management, interviews of Company Officers, surveys of Operations and Emergency Communications personnel, reviews of Reports and Industry Standards. Maintain, develop, organize and manage procedures for the Support Services Section. Ensuring that all legal compliances as per Department of Labour, ICASA and other prescriptive authorities regarding specialist equipment and radio communication device control and management and retention is adhered to. Manage the Emergency Communications Centre (ECC) and coordinate Departmental Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and infrastructure requirements of the ECC and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and Service Support Centre (SSC) by: Operational Activities, Quality Control Functions and System Administration. Ensure that through the implementation and monitoring of systems and standard operating procedures related to property, plant and equipment; that the Department is able to maintain compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act and its Regulations. provide an effective and efficient emergency Fire and Rescue Service to the community. • Ensure that accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements enabling the department to contribute positively towards meeting objectives and sustaining the quality and standards of service delivery. Supervise and control the activities of personnel and associated tasks. maintain the integrity of assets and ensure that equipment and vehicles are safe, available and sound working order for operational efficiency at emergency incident. Ensure that efficient records are maintained, and that departmental policies and procedures are complied with. Ensure efficient communications with all stakeholders. Ensure customer satisfaction with all stakeholders. Ensure a well-maintained designated vehicle and the accurate capturing of kilometres in accordance with the laid down Procedures, Policies and guidelines. Ensure a safe and healthy workspace for all employees.

Minimum Requirements:

• SAESI Diploma in Fire Service Technology or IFE Diploma in Fire Engineering Science; or an equivalent service-related qualification
• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• 6 years continuous service in a recognized Fire Services environment.
• Valid Code C1 Driver’s License + PrDP
• Excellent computer skills (MS Word)
• Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages in the Western Cape.
• Able to investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Candidate will be evaluated by undertaking an inbox test evaluation comprising of written test and scenario-based computer and practical evaluation.
• Attention to detail
• No criminal record
• Physically and mentally fit