Deputy Director: Awareness and Advocacy

About the role

The Department of Cooperative Governance is hiring a Deputy Director: Awareness and Advocacy, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: dcog19@tttrecruitment.co.za For application enquiries contact: To the T Recruitment Tel No: (010)102 3607 Reference number to quote: DD/AA-02 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Manage the development and implementation of the Integrated Public Awareness Strategy (IPAS)
• Manage the coordination and implementation of national public awareness and advocacy campaigns, as well as commemorative events
• Manage the development and dissemination of strategic disaster risk communication and public awareness content to support the implementation of the Integrated Public Awareness Strategy (IPAS).
• Manage the coordination of the National Capacity Building Coordinating Committee for disaster management awareness, advocacy and capacity development.

Requirements

• A 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in Disaster Management/Development Studies/Social Sciences or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Disaster Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook e.t.c).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Extensive travelling.
• Generic Competencies:
• Planning and Organising
• Coordination
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Project Management
• People Management & Empowerment
• Client Orientation & Customer Focus
• Team Leadership
• Diversity Management
• Communication (Verbal & Written)
• Technical Competencies:
• In-depth knowledge of: Disaster Management Legislation, Frameworks and Policies
• Public service Acts and Regulations
• Functioning of Provincial and Local Government
• Skills development and Training
• Knowledge generation and dissemination