| DESCRIPTION: |
| The Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 requires that the National Centre, the Provincial Disaster Management Centres as well as Municipal Disaster Management Centres must appoint a person as a Head of such a Centre. The Head of the National Centre performs the duties of the Centre in terms of Section 15(3) of the Act; the Head of the Provincial Centre in terms of Section 30(3) of the Act and the Head of the Municipal Centre in terms of Section 44(3). |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
| Bachelor Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| This position designation represents the most senior position in a disaster management structure and requires an energetic person with proven leadership skills, sound inter personal skills and organisational ability. Applicants should have at least 5 years experience in a senior management position of which at least three should have been in a full time disaster management position at a management level. The capacity to work under pressure and make decisions under disaster conditions is of particular importance. The position requires excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Experience in public speaking, training and/or presentation skills is therefore highly recommended. The successful candidate should have previous experience in planning, project and finance management, with a good working knowledge of integrated development planning in the context of disaster management. A working knowledge of information management systems and GIS in its application to disaster management as well as emergency radio communication systems is highly recommended. |
| Competency Assessment |
In terms of the Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the Institute will provide a system whereby members in any Category of Membership who apply for the designation (Disaster Management Professional) may apply for recognition of prior knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications and part qualifications to be considered as criteria by which credits are accumulated for recognition for admission to the designation.
The assessment will be conducted by two assessors acting independently and for moderation by a third party. Recommendations will be forwarded to the Technical Training Board for finalisation of the process, where after it will be submitted to the Executive Committee for ratification. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
Policy for Continuing Professional Development (CDP):
The purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is to assist Disaster Management Practitioners to maintain and acquire new and updated levels of knowledge, skills and ethical attitudes on an ongoing basis, thereby enhancing and promoting professional practice and integrity.
Description of Policy components:
Members will be expected to acquire a predetermined number of CPD points in every two (2) year cycle in order to maintain their designations. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
