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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY 
 
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
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2020 
 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will also 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-entryprogramme/ 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. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SAFETY REF NO: DCS 18/2020 
SALARY : R1 521 591. per annum (Level 15) (All-inclusive package to be structured to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS) plus a 10% non-pensionable HOD allowance. 
CENTRE : Community Safety, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Postgraduate Degree (NQF 8); Minimum of 8 years’ senior management experience, 3 years of which must be with any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996.Competencies: Knowledge of the following: latest advances in public management theory and practice, modern systems of governance and administration, policies of the government of the day, global, 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, inter-governmental and international relations, communications, media management, public relations, public participation and public education; Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Strong leadership, team building and interpersonal skills; Exceptional planning, organizing and people management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Promote safety and security by facilitating the implementation of the constitutional and legislative mandate of civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies and implementation of both national and provincial policies on safety and security; Provide security risk management services to the Western Cape in respect of property, assets, equipment, visitors and Heads of Provincial Institutions; Manage and engage all spheres of government in integrated safety and security development through programmes and projects; Optimise capacity building with communities and render support services to neighbourhood watch structures to decrease the levels of crime; Drive the development and implementation of the Provincial Community Safety Strategy as well as the departmental strategic planning processes; Evaluate the performance of the department on a continuous basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Ensure that sound people and financial management practices are adhered to in the department; Facilitate delivery through sound administration and the engagement of all spheres of government and social partners. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms LS Esterhuyse Tel No: (+27 21 483 5856 / 083 629 3244)