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CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE SERVICE 
 
The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is an equal opportunity, and gender sensitive employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Secretariat for Police Service is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity employment. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be mailed timeously to Private Bag X922 Pretoria 0001 or hand delivered or couriered to 258 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretorius Street, Fedsure Building 2nd floor, Pretoria at the Reception Desk. No late applications will be accepted. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 25 November 2022 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z.83 of the Public Service Act, obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service and Administration website or Recruitment Office within the Secretariat for Police Service. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (e.g. indicating positions held, dates and key performance areas/responsibilities and qualifications/short course certificates). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews following communication from the Department. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG). The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link https://thensg.gov.za/training-courses/sms-pre-entry-programme. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service has the right not to fill the post Preference for appointment will be given in accordance with the employment equity status of the Department. The successful candidate will be based in Pretoria and will frequently travel to Cape Town when Parliament is in session.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: LEGISLATION SPECIALIST REF NO: CSP/21/2022 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum, (all-inclusive package) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Law (NQF 7) or relevant legislation drafting equivalent qualification. 5 years’ middle management/Senior Managerial level experience that must include legislative drafting. Completion of pre-entry certificate for Senior Management Service (SMS) is mandatory requirement. Extensive knowledge and experience in legislative drafting, a sound knowledge of and interpretation of constitutional law. Understanding of legislation research and development methodologies, analysis methods, research methodologies, monitoring and evaluation methods and Legislation formulation. Knowledge of good governance and Batho Pele Principles. Understanding of government systems and structures. Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, people management and empowerment. Financial management, change management and computer literacy. Problem solving and decision making skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Legislation development and Legislation research skills. Knowledge of the Safety and Security Sector will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Identify and develop primary and subordinate legislation relating to the mandate of the Minister of Police in accordance with approved policy directives. Perform continuous environmental scanning in order to identify shortcomings in and possible improvement of legislation pertaining to policing functions and operations. Conduct legal research, including international legal research to conduct comparative analysis of legislation. Develop and prepare draft Bills and Regulations. Actively participate in all legislative processes leading up to the submission of legislation in Parliament. Review and amend existing primary and subordinate legislation. Engage with internal and external research units to source policing assessment/oversight reports for analysis, engage with provincial secretariats and other relevant institutions to identify gaps in the policing legal framework. Review of Bills and Regulations processes leading to the tabling of thereof, advising the Minister in respect of legislative proposals, prepare and make presentations on departmental legislation to parliamentary committees and other government fora. Development of legal instruments for the Secretariat and ensuring that the relevant legal instruments are complied with. Conduct analysis and research in preparing legal and constitutional advice for submission to the Secretary of Police. Consider policy implications that impact on policing legislation and make recommendations. Draft legal documents on policing that provide a clear motivation or justification on improvements for policing legislation. Provide support on Minister’s statutory and constitutional responsibilities. Prepare documents for the Minister to ensure his statutory and constitutional responsibilities are executed. Conduct regular risk situation analysis Identify risk associated with legislation, monitor and evaluate legislation risks, develop mitigating strategies and execute risk strategy to mitigate risks. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr BK Shiphamele at 061 080 7598 
APPLICATIONS : Applications can also be emailed to Gladman.Bida@csp.gov.za
 


 
 
OTHER POST
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY ANALYSIS REF NO: CSP/22/2022 
SALARY : R477 090 per annum 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science specializing in Public Policy Development/Management, Research or relevant equivalent qualification in policing environment. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the relevant field. Understanding of policies, research strategies and related procedures. Knowledge of government legislation, policy development, policy analysis and research processes. Computer literacy, communication (verbal and written), presentation and facilitation skills. Planning and organizing skills, applied strategic thinking, problem solving and decision making. Drivers licence. 
 
DUTIES : Provide policy development and policy analysis support. Undertake processes associated with the Socio Economic Impact Assessment System of government. Develop concept notes and framework documents to support policy development projects. Coordinate and facilitate policy development and analysis processes. Draft project plans. Undertake primary and secondary research for policy development and policy analysis. Compile policy guidelines and procedures. Facilitate the review or update of policies. Compile policy analysis reports and policy briefs, make recommendation and disseminate policy data analysis findings. Facilitate policy and research collaboration relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Develop network in the policing/security environment and facilitate consultation workshops on the draft policy reports with stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr BK Shiphamele at 061 080 7598 
APPLICATIONS : Applications can also be emailed to Kedibone.Mazwi@csp.gov.za