Disaster Relief Operations Lead – Vereeniging

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Frontline humanitarian experience

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Disaster Relief Coordinator to lead emergency response activities. The role focuses on planning, coordinating teams, and managing logistics for rapid aid delivery in the region.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in disaster management, logistics, and crisis leadership, with a proven ability to operate under pressure and coordinate diverse partners. This contractor position emphasizes hands-on field work and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years in disaster response, emergency management, or humanitarian aid coordination.
• Ability to manage complex logistics in high-stress environments.
• Strong understanding of disaster cycle management (preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation).
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in contingency planning.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with Gauteng context is advantageous.
• Calm and effective under extreme pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute disaster response plans and protocols for the Vereeniging area.
• Coordinate mobilization and deployment of relief teams, supplies, and equipment.
• Assess immediate needs in disaster-affected areas and prioritize response activities.
• Liaise with government agencies, emergency services, and NGOs for coordination.
• Manage logistics for transportation, distribution of aid, and essential services.
• Oversee temporary shelters and aid distribution points.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of relief activities, resources, and expenditures.
• Communicate critical information to stakeholders.
• Conduct post-disaster assessments to identify lessons learned and improve strategies.
• Provide support and guidance to relief personnel on the ground.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Logistics

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Disaster Management, International Relations, Logistics, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Disaster Relief Coordinator to lead emergency response activities. The role focuses on planning, coordinating teams, and managing logistics for rapid aid delivery in the region.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in disaster management, logistics, and crisis leadership, with a proven ability to operate under pressure and coordinate diverse partners. This contractor position emphasizes hands-on field work and community impact.