Damian Zin-zin Smit, an administration intern in the Weskus Distrik Disaster Management Centre thrives on helping vulnerable communities.
As an intern, he is gaining exceptional experience.
He consults with service providers, equipping them with modern communication systems and even drone capabilities. Working with multi-disciplinary teams such as Provincial Traffic, Fire Department, EMS and SAPS provides valuable life and workplace skills.
Damian thoroughly enjoys engaging with communities and through education, lifting their understanding of risks and ways to prevent, manage and mitigate emergency situations.
True to Weskus Distrik’s focus on people development, Damian grasps the opportunities to grow his leadership skills by managing projects, leading drills, and coordinating tasks in exercises or real emergency situations.
He finds the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives fulfilling and mentored by Franquin Petersen, a leader in Disaster Management, enjoys learning all that he can about disaster management strategies.
