WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY

The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/
Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: CS 39/2021
(1-Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14), (All-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant senior managerial level experience; A valid driving licence; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment. Recommendation: Experience in Security Risk Management environment; Proven strategic capability and leadership. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Enterprise/ Security Risk Management; Strategy Formulation; Occupational Health and Safety; Business Continuity Management; People Management processes; Working knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory framework and specifically those pertaining to Information Security and Defensive Counter-Intelligence; Capacity Building; Community facilitation; Political Sciences and Public Policy; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: High level negotiation skills; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strategic Management and planning skills; Well-developed inter-personal skills; Innovation, problem solving and analysis skills; Strong Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications.
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, and participation on internal and external fora and structures as part of Departmental Leadership; Influence and maintain transversal structures; Promote safety and security risk management; Strategic development (governance within an internal and external focus) of Program to optimise alignment of related resources within and across departments; Institutionalise and enhance people centric and client focused business processes; Ensure proactive measures to mitigate security related risks; Ensure effective and efficient management of resources; Effectively manage the performance of the chief directorate in line with the Annual Performance Plan of the Department; Effectively manage the expenditure budget.
 
ENQUIRIES : Adv. Y Pillay at Tel No: (021) 483 9354
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
CLOSING DATE : 31 January 2022
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
 
 
PROJECT COORDINATOR: PRIORITY PROJECTS REF NO: CS 37/2021
(3-Year Contract Position)
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (All-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B- Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years management level experience. Recommendation: Post graduate qualification (Degree/Advanced Diploma or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Strategy development, management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; The strategies and plans of national government, the Western Cape Government, and the City of Cape Town; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Developing and implementing communications strategies. Skills needed: Conceptual and formulation; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building; Inter-personal; Communication (Written and verbal); Planning; Organising; People management; Presentation skills at senior management level; Computer literacy. Ability to: Persuade and influence; Multi-task; Deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurized circumstances.
 
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate projects and partnership initiatives related to the Safety Plan; Project management of the safety priority for the department and Minister for violence prevention, social wellness and urban design and related Safety initiatives; Build, implement and review policy with regards to safety plan implementation; Collaborate with stakeholders with regards to Law Enforcement and Violence Prevention, social wellness, and urban design Initiatives; Financial management; People management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Coetzee at Tel No: (021) 483 3960
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: SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS AND COUNTER MEASURE REF NO: CS 28/2021
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of the following: Risk Management - ISO 31000; Business Continuity Management - ISO 22301; Security Risk Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Safety and security related prescripts (MISS, MPSS, OHS); Public service reporting procedures; Relevant Public Finance legislation, regulations, policies and prescripts; Skills needed: Administrative, conflict resolution, problem solving, proven computer literacy and written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Ensure optimal operational functioning within the sub-directorate; Develop security solutions to mitigate risks for relevant departments; Coordinate and investigate breaches and mitigate recurrences within departments; Coordinate and facilitate information and personnel and security awareness within departments; Conduct safety and security risk assessments.
 
ENQUIRIES : Adv. A Michaels at Tel No: (021) 483 2633
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: CS 27/2021
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Relevant experience in an administrative environment; Working knowledge of the following: Macros, data quality monitoring - validation, verification and data/trend analysis; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Administrative processes; Public service reporting; Government knowledge including information management processes and Batho Pele principles; Skills in following: Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages; Written and verbal communication; Conflict resolution; Problem solving.
 
DUTIES : Provide support in the development and maintenance of an integrated safety and security information and knowledge management system; Provide support in respect of Human Resource Management; Institutionalize and maintain electronic security information within the Chief Directorate; General support services.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Daniels at Tel No: (021) 483 4861
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
 
 
 
 
 
MESSENGER: SPECIALISED AUXILIARY SERVICES REF NO: CS 29/2021
SALARY : R104 073 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Junior Certificate (Grade 10 or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Basic written communication skills; Sound organisational skills; People skills; Computer literacy; Client orientation and customer focus.
 
DUTIES : Perform messenger functions: Sort and arrange correspondence in the registry; Collect, distribute and circulate correspondence (mail, parcels, documents and files); Record and control correspondence; Perform general office assistant tasks: Make copies, fax and shred documents; Sort and arrange correspondence in the registry: Collect mail, files and parcels from addressor; Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addresses; Ensure that the recipients sign on the delivery book/register; Record contents and  physical addresses in the delivery book/register.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Dwarte at Tel No: (021) 483 3793
APPLICATIONS : 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 113 Muizenberg 7950, 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). 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.