Bernard Ntloana
Disaster Management Officer
Hoedspruit
Summary
Experienced Disaster Management Professional registered with DMISA, specializing in disaster risk management. Possessing over 15 years of experience at Maruleng municipality and currently at Greater Tzaneen municipality. Holds a degree in Disaster and Safety from Lyceum College and a post-graduate diploma from Stellenbosch University. Skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, and process optimization. Known for analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills, with a focus on team collaboration to achieve goals in changing environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Disaster Management Officer
Greater Tzaneen Municipality
Tzaneen
08.2023 - Current
- Ensure the development and updating of the municipal risk profile
- Responsible to coordinate response to disaster incidents
- Promote the development of research on disaster and emergency services
- Ensure the linkage of the Disaster Management Plan and the municipal IDP
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to guide critical business decisions, maximizing returns on investment while minimizing risk exposure levels where possible.
Disaster Management Officer
Maruleng Local Municipality
Hoedspruit
03.2008 - 07.2023
- Ensure the establishment of disaster and emergency structures
- Conduct risk assessment and develop contingency plans for identified hazards
- Coordinate the provision of relief measures to disaster victims
- Coordinate awareness and education programs on disaster and emergency services
- Manage the activities of the Working on Fire teams
Community Development Worker
Limpopo Office of the Premier
Hoedspruit
03.2004 - 02.2008
- Identify community needs and link them with relevant government departments.
- Compile ward-based profile of the resources available in the community as well as poverty-stricken households.
- Responsible for coordinating the responsibilities of other Community Development Workers in the local municipal area.
- Serve as a representative of Community Development Workers in the IDP Rep Forums
Education
Certificate - Community Development
University of Venda
Thohoyandou, South Africa 02.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Disaster and Safety
Lyceum College
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2013 - 10.2021
Post-Graduate Diploma - Disaster Risk Studies and Development
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 02.2023 - 02.2024
Generic Management - Disaster Risk Management
LGSETA
Johannesburg, South Africa 07.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Timeline
Disaster Management Officer
Greater Tzaneen Municipality
08.2023 - Current
Post-Graduate Diploma - Disaster Risk Studies and Development
Stellenbosch University
02.2023 - 02.2024
Generic Management - Disaster Risk Management
LGSETA
07.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Disaster and Safety
Lyceum College
01.2013 - 10.2021
Disaster Management Officer
Maruleng Local Municipality
03.2008 - 07.2023
Community Development Worker
Limpopo Office of the Premier
03.2004 - 02.2008
Certificate - Community Development
University of Venda
02.2004 - 05.2005
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