WESTERN CAPE POLICE OVERSIGHT AND COMMUNITY SAFETY 

CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 

OTHER POSTS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 2, REF NO: POCS 11/2026 

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting/ Finance/ Audit; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research; Networking. 

DUTIES : Manage and facilitate the initiation, implementation and monitoring of safety programmes, services and partnership initiatives according to the Western Cape Strategic Framework (safety plans); Manage stakeholder relationships for the support and effective functioning of safety partnerships; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; Records and Information Management; People Management; Financial Management. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Amanda Dissel at (082) 417 1407 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INSTITUTION OF SOFT SECURITY REF NO: POCS 13/2026 

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Coordinating stakeholder engagement, community safety partnerships; Compliance monitoring, funding administration, reporting or capacity-building processes; Working with community safety structures such as Community Police Forums; Neighbourhood Watches, municipalities or other safety partners; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse Management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Numeracy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting; Finance; Audit; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research; Networking. 

DUTIES : Coordinate and maintain collaborative partnerships between the Department and safety partners; Manage community safety partnership funding systems and processes; Coordinate Systems for Safety Partner Performance, Compliance, and Capacity Managerial/Supervisory functions; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People Management; Financial Management. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Ayesha Fortune at Ayesha.Fortune@westerncape.gov.za

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT REF NO: POCS 10/2026 

SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit. 

DUTIES : Manage and monitor the funding support and implementation of youth training programmes in line with the Western Cape Safety Plan; Coordinate partnerships to support the training and deployment of safety and security partners in alignment with the Western Cape Safety Plan; Oversee administrative support to Management; Facilitate the alignment, monitoring, and reporting of all activities related to the implementation of the Safety Plan; Managerial function. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Thumeka Lamani Tel No: (081) 319 7676 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER: PHYSICAL PROTECTION REF NO: POCS 09/2026 (X4 POSTS) 

SALARY : R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) 

CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); PSIRA registration minimum Grade B; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Proven knowledge and working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Control of access to public premises and vehicles Act, Act 53 of 1985; Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993; Understanding of PSIRA; Criminal Procedure Act; Weapons and Ammunition Act; Explosives; Electronic security system; Security officials Act, Act 92 of 1997. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); People Management; Project Management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Numeracy; Literacy. 

DUTIES : Coordinate physical security operations within Western Cape Government institutions and facilities; Coordinate the implementation of access control procedures to mitigate risk; Report and investigate security incidents and breaches; Monitor and manage outsourced security service providers; Managerial/Supervisory functions. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr Denzil Samuels Tel No: (021) 483 5861 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

SECURITY OFFICER: PHYSICAL PROTECTION REF NO: POCS 12/2026 

Various Posts available for a 1-Year Contract) 

SALARY : R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03) 

CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4; PSIRA registration minimum Grade C; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Access control procedures; Measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores; Prescribed security procedures (MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents; Relevant emergency procedures; Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer literacy; Operating equipment and Communication (written and verbal). 

DUTIES : Perform access and egress control; Conduct internal and external patrols; Provide an asset protection service; Perform effective incident reporting and Operate control room security equipment. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Samuels Tel No: (021) 483 5861 

APPLICATIONS : To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 

1. Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); 

Or 2.Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, 

Or 3.Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za. Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF). 

NOTE : Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.