WHO IS NATIONAL DISASTER CENTRE MANAGEMENT?
The National Disaster Management Centre is established in terms of Section 8 of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No 57 of 2002) (DMA). The National Centre functions as an institution within the public service and forms part of, and functions within, a department of state (DCOG) for which the Minister is responsible.The objective of the National Centre is to promote an integrated and co-ordinated system of disaster management, with special emphasis on prevention and mitigation, by national, provincial and municipal organs of state, statutory functionaries, other role-players involved in disaster management and communities.
The National Centre is also responsible for the administration of the Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act No 99 of 1987) (FBSA)Within the South African environment, disaster management is a shared responsibility which must be fostered through partnerships between the various stakeholders and co-operative relationships between the different spheres of government, the private sector and civil society.
Furthermore, disaster management is an intergovernmental process, with each sphere of government playing a unique role and performing a specific set of responsibilities in the process. The DMA makes provision for the establishment of Disaster Management Centres across all spheres of government.The general powers and duties of the Nation Centre are stipulated in Section 15 of the DMA and this includes the following:must specialise in issues concerning disasters and disaster management:may act as an advisory and consultative body on issues concerning disasters and disaster management must promote the recruitment, training and participation of volunteers in disaster management;must promote disaster management capacity building, training and education throughout the Republic, including in schools, and, to the extent that it may be appropriate. in other southern African states;Section 6 of the DMA stipulates that the Minister must prescribe a national disaster management framework.
BURSARY DESCRIPTION
The South African Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) falls under the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) ministry. NDMC hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the National Disaster Management Centre's Bursary Programme for the year 2022.
The NDMC's Bursary Programme seeks to fund selected students enrolled for a higher qualification in Disaster Risk Science and/or Disaster Management at Public Institutions in South Africa.
BURSARY COVERS
- Tuition Fee
- Registration Fee
- Accommodation and Meals
- Text Books
Please note that the bursary cover may be adjusted from year to year as per budget allocation.
AVAILABLE BURSARIES
The bursary will provide funding for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, towards a qualification in Disaster Management (or a related field).
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant must be a South African citizen
- Applicant must have completed Matric
- Applicant must be studying/ applied to study/ accepted to study/ registered to study towards a Disaster Management qualification, or in a field associated with Disaster Management
- Applicant must be studying or intend on studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (excluding Certificates and PHD qualifications)
- Applicant must be studying or intend on studying at a recognised public institution of Higher Education Learning in South Africa
- Applicant must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for each subject in Matric, if not studying yet
- Applicant must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for all major subjects, if currently studying
- Applicant must have a total household income of LESS than R350 000 per year
- Preference will be given to students pursuing studies towards a Disaster Management qualification
HOW TO APPLY?
The bursary can be applied by either of the following:
Online at: NDMC Bursary Application
Candidates will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.
OR
Download and complete the NDMC Bursary Application Form (.pdf)
Hardcopy applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
Post:
The Director: Disaster Management, Education, Training, Awareness and Research,
Private Bag X804,
Pretoria,
0001
Hand-delivery:
1303 Heuwel Avenue,
Riverside Office Park, Letaba House, Second Floor,
Centurion,
0046
Note: applications submitted via email will NOT be accepted.
The he following supporting documentation are required along with your application:
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate (certified copy)
- 2021 academic results, if currently studying (on institutions letterhead)
- Proof of application/ acceptance/ registration at a public tertiary institution (on institutions letterhead)
- Latest academic results/ transcripts, if pursuing postgraduate studies
- Brief Curriculum Vitae
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of grant or pension if applicable)
- Disclosure of any other source of financial support
CLOSING DATE
5 November 2021
CONTACT DETAILS
Please contact the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) directly, for any quiries related to this bursary:
For online application enquiries contact either of these people:
Mr Alpheus Mashigo (Cell: 082 942 9517, Email: Alpheusm@ndmc.gov.za)
Mr Obert Hlungwani (Cell: 072 186 0092, Email: Oberth@ndmc.gov.za)
Mr Confidence Selomo (Cell: 072 186 0129, Email: Confidences@ndmc.gov.za)
For all other queries, contact either of these people:
Mr Mokhurumelo Herold Kgwetiane (Tel: 012 848 4615, Cell: 060 983 6914, Email: mokhurumelok@ndmc.gov.za)
Ms Koketso Muriel Mpshane (Tel: 012 848 4654, Cell: 073 426 3410, Email: koketsom@ndmc.gov.za)
Please do not contact National Disaster Management Centre if the bursary is closed
