Disaster Management Solutions 2.64

Business Continuity Management - Charlie Brits
charlie@dms-online.co.za

Disaster Risk Management - Francis-Jean Solomon
francis@dms-online.co.za

Geographic Information & Communication - Maryna Storie
maryna@dms-online.co.za

Integrated Response Management - Marius du Toit
marius@dms-online.co.za


Disaster Management Solutions as a company does not follow a traditional consultant approach but believes in building the internal capacity of its clients to manage their own risks in a way which no externally driven process can. DMS believes in the importance of applying the right human knowledge, skills and attitude to reach goals, versus finite systems limiting and constricting human creativity and resourcefulness.

DMS bases its capacity building facilitation on adult learning and lifelong learning principles. A variety of learning methods like lectures, group discussions, playing games (edutainment), coaching, case studies and individual assignments forms part of the facilitated learning process. A process of self-assessment and continuous assessment / observation from the facilitator is used to assess whether the learner has reached the outcomes.
DMS has access to an extensive pool of excellent fulltime and part-time facilitators, trainers and experts with wide international, national, provincial and local government disaster risk management and business continuity experience. Core competencies do not only include cutting-edge knowledge, skills and experience in disaster risk management, but also of related fields such as strategic & business planning, financial modelling, emergency medical services, fire and rescue services, public management, occupational health and safety, information and communications technology, policy analysis, environmental management and project & programme management.


DMS enables individuals to obtain accredited qualifications while developing and implementing their Business Continuity Management (BCM) or Disaster Risk Management programmes (DRM) in accordance with international good practice and other compliance requirements. This includes capacitating people with the ability, skills and knowledge to manage their own Business Continuity Management or Disaster Risk Management programme to maturity.
Attributes of the proven integrated and participated process:
Define specific needs, compliance requirements and outcomes
Customise services and products according to the local practices
Customise and integrate into normal business
Modular approach to accommodate phased implementation
Phased courses to suit availability of learners
Using your business as the class room
Integrated in your Business Continuity- or Disaster Risk Management programme
Practical assignments that are implemented immediately
Personal advice and coaching by experienced facilitators
Scientific evaluation of progress