SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS) - WESTERN CAPE - CHIEF MUSICIAN (WARRANT OFFICER) X 2 POSTS

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE (SAPS)
 
Chief Musician (Warrant Officer)
Remuneration Level: R295 905 per annum
LOCATION: Human Resource Development: Basic Police Development: SAPS Bands: (Western Cape) 
REFERENCES: 7/WC BAND (2 posts) 
 
Generic Requirements: 
 Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post; 
 Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
 Be (proficient) in at least two official languages, of which one must be English; 
 Must be a SA citizen 
 Must not have tattoo/s which will be visible when wearing summer uniform 
 Be in possession of at least a valid light vehicle driver’s license 
 Must have no previous convictions or cases pending 
 Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; 
 Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage. 
 
Note: All posts advertised are for musical instruments in the Military band environment - Woodwind instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe; Brass instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium, French horn; Percussion instruments: Drums, Mallet percussion, Timpani; Rhythm instruments: Keyboard/ Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drum Kit, Vocals. 
 
Additional post requirements: 
 Be in possession of a recognized Advanced Certificate in Music from an accredited institution. 
 Or IDMAC/ISMF Chief Musician qualification. 
 Have at least one (1) years’ experience in the Military Band environment 
 Be willing to undergo a practical evaluation prior to appointment. 
 
Core Functions: 
 Play a primary and secondary instrument as circumstances dictate in line with the SAPS mission. 
 Participate in practicing and rehearsing individually in section with group or with a band. 
 Perform with the band or any group within the band. 
 Initiate and participate in projects to promote a positive relationship between the SAPS and Community. 
 Maintain and enhance relations between the SAPS and other Government Departments at all levels, Nationally Internationally as well as within the Private Sector. 
 Market the image of the SAPS internally and externally through the medium of music 
 Effective and efficient management of all resources in accordance with directives and legislation. 
 
 
General:
 Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to and previous criminal convictions must be declared. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. 
 The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form. 
 Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking severance package, early retirement or for medical reasons, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. 
 A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form. 
 Certified copies of an applicant’s ID, Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license. 
 The copies must be correctly certified on the copy itself, not at the back. The certification must not be older than three months. 
 Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks. 
 Appointments will be made in terms of the SAPS Act, 1995 (Act no 68 of 1995) as applicable to the post environment. 
 Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected to a medical assessment by a medical practitioner as determined by SAPS prescripts. 
 Applicants appointed under the Police Service Act will be subjected a lateral entry training programme at a SAPS training institution, where applicable. 
 Applications must be mailed timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. 
 
 The closing date for applications is: 2020-10-06 at 16:00. 
 
 If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment. 
 Reference checking will be conducted on all short listed applicants. 
 Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate, whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post. 
 All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening 
 Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
 The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof 
 Application forms and enquiries can be directed as follows -:
PROVINCE: Western Cape
POSTAL ADDRESS: Provincial Commissioner (SAPS Bands) South African Police Service Private Bag X 9004 Cape Town 8000
CONTACT PERSON: Capt Van Zyl, Capt Mayekiso, WO Nel, PO Phaliso
TEL NR & E-MAIL ADDRESS: (021) 409 6579 / 6596/ 6580/ 6584
wcprovrecruiting@saps.gov.za - wcrecruitadmin@saps.gov.za
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: Applications can be hand delivered at: 1st Floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town
 
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES