KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND LIAISON 

 

APPLICATIONS : With the implementation of the online recruitment system, applicants for any vacant post within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal may apply for a post in the following ways: -a)via the S’thesha Waya Waya - KZN Online recruitment portal at (https://www.eservices.gov.za) or b) by submitting by post their Z83 and CV directly to the department to The Head: Community Safety and Liaison, Human Resource Management, Private Bag, X 9143, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand delivered to 179 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. 

FOR ATTENTION : Ms. Z.R Bekwa 

 

CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026 

 

 

 

NOTE : Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications, all non-SA citizens must submit a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. All personal data on applications will be dealt with in terms of the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts and to use other recruitment processes to fill these posts should it choose to do so. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

 

 

DIRECTOR: MIDLANDS REGION - REF. NO. CSL03/2026 

SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment. 

CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science or Police Science or Criminology or relevant equivalent qualification together with a minimum of 5 years’ middle/ senior management experience in Criminal Justice environment. A valid driver’s license Code B. Nyukela SMS Pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. The Constitution of RSA, 1996, Knowledge of public service Act and regulations, PFMA, South African Police Act,1995, National Crime Prevention Strategy, 1996, KZN Commissions Act,1999, Domestic Violence Act,1998, Child Care Act,1983, Criminal Procedure Act,1977, Employment Equity Act,1998, Skills Development Act,1998, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act,2000, Promotions of Access to Information Act,2000, Electronic Communications & Transactions Act, 2002, State Information Technology Agency Act,1999,National Youth Development Agency Act, 2008, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act,2011, Fleet management, Labour Relations Act,1995, Communication and protocol, Communication skills, Project management skills Community Development, Report writing skills, Computer skills, Financial Management skills. 

 

DUTIES : To provide strategic direction and coordination in the Region. Manage and promote crime prevention and partnerships. Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of police performance in the region. Ensure the development and implementation of integrated and costed Annual Police Service Delivery Plan for the Region and outreach areas. Manage the development, evaluation and review of regional community safety models, initiatives and monitoring tools. Ensure effective management of resources for the Directorate. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. N.D Mchunu, Tel No: 033 – 3419300.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISTRICT COORDINATOR: UMKHANYAKUDE - REF. NO. CSL04/2026 

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment. 

CENTRE : Mkuze 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science or Police Science or equivalent and relevant qualification together with a minimum of 3 years junior management experience in crime prevention and partnerships, police performance monitoring and evaluation. A valid driver’s license Code B. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. Knowledge of the Constitution of RSA, 1996, Knowledge of public service Act and regulations, PFMA, South African Police Act,1995, National Crime Prevention Strategy, 1996, KZN Commissions Act,1999, Domestic Violence Act,1998, Child Care Act 74 of 1983 and Children’s Act 38, 2005, Criminal Procedure Act,1977, Employment Equity Act,1998, Skills Development Act,1998, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act,2000, Promotions of Access to Information Act,2000, Electronic Communications & Transactions Act, 2002, State Information Technology Agency Act,1999, National Youth Development Agency Act, 2008, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act,2011, Fleet management, Labour Relations Act,1995, Communication and protocol, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer Skills, Financial Management skills. 

 

DUTIES : Manage the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of police stations and ensure the promotion of community partnerships within the districts. Develop an integrated, effective and efficient policing system for the district. Develop monitoring and evaluation mechanism of police performance in the district. Coordinate functional initiatives to allow for integrated police service delivery. Monitor indicators which measure the impact of policing to positively impact on police practices in the district. Coordinate the management of crime prevention in the district. Ensure effective management of resources for the district. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Dr. A.K Mtshali, Tel No: 035 – 3419300. This is a re-advertisement of post number CSL22/2025. Applicants who previously applied for this post are welcome to re-apply as previous applications will not be considered. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER POSTS

 

 

OFFICE MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - REF. NO. CSL05/2026 

Re-advertisement of post number CSL15/2025. Applicants who previously applied for this post are welcome to re-apply as previous applications will not be considered. 

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment. 

CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) or higher in Public Administration or Office Administration or equivalent and relevant qualification with a minimum of 3 years junior management experience. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. Knowledge of public service regulations, PFMA, Public service regulations, Knowledge of Project Management, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Financial Management skills. 

 

DUTIES : To provide administrative support to the Head of Department. Manage resources in the office of the Head of Department. Coordinate, manage and quality control information and communication between the Department, HOD and the Office of the Premier. Coordinate and provide secretarial services to the departmental meetings. Source information required by the Head of Department. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. BFN Makhanya, Tel No: No. 033 – 3419300 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH - REF. NO: CSL06/2026 

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment.

CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science or Police Science or equivalent and relevant qualification together with a minimum of 3 years junior management experience in the community safety and policing environment. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. Knowledge of Public Service Act and regulations, PFMA, Knowledge of Project Management, Knowledge of Crime Prevention Policies, Technical knowledge of research methodologies and information management, Expert knowledge of the legislative and policy framework applicable in the department. 

 

DUTIES : To provide statistical analysis and research services. Undertake research and statistical analysis on provincial safety priorities. Undertake research on special projects commissioned by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service. Engage in ongoing desktop and field monitoring of crime information to guide the research agenda and programmes of the Department. Maintain a knowledge repository on community safety research and information for the province. Conceptualise safety themes and paradigms for focussed deliberation towards intervention and programme development. Financial management in respect of project implementation. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mr. N.D Mchunu, Tel No: 033 – 3419300 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COURT WATCHING AND DOCKET AUDITING REF. NO. CSL07/2026 (3 POSTS) 

SALARY : R605 742 per annum (level 10) 

CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year Degree (NQF level 7) or higher in Law or Police Science or Criminology or equivalent and relevant qualification together with a minimum of 3-year appropriate experience in prosecution or criminal investigation together with a valid driver’s license code B. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. Knowledge Constitution, Criminal Law, Law of Evidence, Criminal Procedure Act, Criminal Justice System, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Civilian Secretariat for Police Act, SAPS Act, Domestic Violence Act, Policing Policies, Procedures and Standing Orders. Criminal Investigation/Prosecution, Communication, Project management, Report writing, Financial Management, Conflict Resolution. 

 

DUTIES : To monitor and evaluate police stations and address complaints against police stations for the regions. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policing policies and directives, with specific reference to docket and case monitoring, by police stations in the Region. Monitor and evaluate the service delivery of police stations and clusters in the Region, with emphasis to processing of dockets and cases. Address complaints against police stations in the Region by carefully scrutinizing dockets and cases. Monitor priority cases and protest action cases. Develop and maintain partnerships in police oversight with relevant organisations within the Region. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. L Moodley, Telephone: 033 – 3419300. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICE PERFORMANCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION: UGU - REF. NO. CSL8/2026 

SALARY : R 605 742 per annum (level 10) 

CENTRE : Port Shepstone 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or higher in Social Sciences / Police science or relevant equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA, together with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Police Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. Knowledge of the Constitution, Knowledge of public service Act and regulations, PFMA, Civilian Oversight Act, SAPS Act, Knowledge of Domestic Violence Act, Knowledge of Project Management, Knowledge of Crime Prevention Policies, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer skills, Financial Management skills, Conflict Resolution skills. 

 

DUTIES : To monitor and evaluate police stations and address complaints against police stations for the districts. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policing policies and directives by police stations in the district. Monitor and evaluate the compliance with legislation the service delivery of police stations in the district. Address complaints against police stations in the district. Develop and review district police oversight arrangements and community relations to properly respond to the needs of the community. Develop and review district police oversight arrangements and community relations to properly respond to the needs of the community. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. P.S Nkonyeni, Telephone No. 033-3419300. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CRIME PREVENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS: UMZINYATHI- REF. NO. CSL9/2026 

SALARY : R605 742 per annum (level 10) 

CENTRE : Dundee

 

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or higher in Social Sciences / Police science or relevant equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA, together with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Crime Prevention and Partnerships. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. The successful candidate must have knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Civilian Oversight Act, SAPS Act, Knowledge of Domestic Violence Act, Project Management, Crime Prevention Policies, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer skills, Financial Management skills, Conflict Resolution skills. 

 

DUTIES : To promote community police relations and community safety structures and implement safety models and initiatives for the district. Develop and maintain community policing forums, community safety forums and community crime prevention partnerships and associations. Implement community safety models and initiatives in the district. Strengthen partnership with the Civil Society Organisations in the prevention and management of crime prevention in the district. Coordinate inter-departmental partnerships to implement interventions in policing priorities. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. D.J.L Mkhize - Telephone No. 033-3419300 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CRIME PREVENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS: ILEMBE- REF. NO. CSL12/2026 

SALARY : R605 742 per annum (level 10) 

CENTRE : Stanger 

 

REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or higher in Social Sciences / Police science or relevant equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA, together with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Crime Prevention and Partnerships. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. The successful candidate must have knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Civilian Oversight Act, SAPS Act, Knowledge of Domestic Violence Act, Project Management, Crime Prevention Policies, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer skills, Financial Management skills, Conflict Resolution skills. 

 

DUTIES : To promote community police relations and community safety structures and implement safety models and initiatives for the district. Develop and maintain community policing forums, community safety forums and community crime prevention partnerships and associations. Implement community safety models and initiatives in the district. Strengthen partnership with the Civil Society Organisations in the prevention and management of crime prevention in the district. Coordinate inter-departmental partnerships to implement interventions in policing priorities. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. B.G Mbili - Telephone No. 033-3419300.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECRETARY TO DIRECTOR: SAFETY RESEARCH AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: REF. NO. CSL10/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (level 5) 

CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent. Knowledge: Public Service Act / Regulations, Departmental Policies, Understanding of SCM practices in the Public Service, Public Service reporting procedures and work environment; Computer based SCM Control systems; understanding of all prescripts, practices, and procedures; Application of policies/legislation; Problem solving and analytical thinking; Planning and co-ordination; Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access); SCM practices; Team building; Communication (verbal, written and networking). 

 

DUTIES : To render a secretarial and related support to the Director. Provide secretarial/receptionist support service to the. Director. Provide clerical support service to the Director. Keep abreast with new developments and prescripts/policies. Manage the assets and maintenance of equipment. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. S.P Bhengu, Telephone No. 033 – 3419300 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCOUNTING CLERK: REF. NO. CSL11/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (level 5) 

CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg

 

REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent together with 1 year experience in a financial environment. Knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial functions practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collate financial statistics, Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasure regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PPPFA, GAAP, Financial Manual), Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc.), Office work. 

 

DUTIES : To render financial support services within the department. Render Financial Accounting Transactions. Perform Payroll Administration support services. Perform Bookkeeping support services. Render a Revenue Pay over to Provincial Treasury Services. Carry out efficient, effective and economical procedures and processes in the utilisation of resources allocated to the subcomponent. 

 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. N.C Ntuli, Telephone No. 033 – 3419300.