WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY

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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. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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. 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 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-preentry-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

 
DIRECTOR: SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: CS 01/2022 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13), (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 6 years relevant middle management level experience; A valid driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. Recommendation: Experience in Security Management environment; Proven strategic capability and leadership. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and regulations in the field Security Management; Knowledge of the following: Public Service reporting procedures and administrative skills; People Management; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Policy analysis and development; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: High level negotiation skills; Analytical thinking skills; Policy development skills; Strategic thinking skills; Facilitating skills; Sound budgeting skills; Conflict Management skills; Strong Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications. 
 
DUTIES : The provision of a security advisory service to the head of provincial services; The promotion of Occupational Health and Safety in the provincial government; The preliminary investigation in respect of security breaches and personnel vetting; Line Management; People Management and empowerment; Financial Management; Strategic Management. 
 
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: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO: CS 06/2022 
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: Understanding Business Process Improvement; Working knowledge of: Electronic access control; CCTV system environment; Contract Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The control of access to public premises and vehicle act 53 of 1985; Criminal procedure act; Public service planning and reporting; Administrative processes; Financial processes. Skills needed: Problem solving; MS office package; Analytical; Communication (Written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the development and integration of security related ICT infrastructure; Manage the WCG Access Control System; Administer Access Control Framework Contracts; Manage the maintenance & overall implementation of the WCG Access Control & electronic (CCTV) systems; Budget Administration for the sub programme; Manage the human resources of the sub programme. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G. Lutz at Tel No: (021) 483 2954 
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
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will 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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 28 February 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY AND RESEARCH (SAFETY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT) REF NO: CS 04/2022 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Post-graduate Degree in Social Sciences, Law or related field of study; A minimum of 3 years relevant research work experience in community safety, policing, crime or a similar environment. A valid Code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Exposure to at least one statistical data analysis package; Experience and knowledge of: The civilian oversight environment; Project management; Research processes (Qualitative and Quantitative). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Safety and security, policing, crime or criminal justice; Research process (qualitative and quantitative research); Data collection tools and techniques; Data analysis and interpretation; Report writing; Public service planning and reporting. Skills needed: Computer literacy (Ms Office package); Planning and organising; Problem solving and decision making; Presentation; Data collection, interpretation and analysis; Interviewing and probing; Communication (written and verbal). Ability to: Work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct the following: Research in terms of violence prevention, policing and Departmental priorities; Evidence-based assessments of interventions/programmes rendered by the Department and other stakeholders; Statistical analysis of crime and other related datasets. Execute special research on policing and safety and dissemination of information. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A. Dissel at Tel No: (021) 483 6548 or Amanda. Dissel@westerncape.gov.za  
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
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will 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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 28 February 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT (SAFETY PROMOTION AND PARTNERSHIPS) REF NO: CS 05/2022 
(12 Month Contract Position) 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits. 
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 relevant experience. A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation, policies, regulations, financial manuals, internal arrangements and procedures; Administrative and Financial Management; Procurement and tender administration; People management; Change management. Skills needed: Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Problem solving and decision making; Project Management; Policy analysis; Research methodology; Communication (written and verbal); Ability to: Work under pressure and meet deadlines; Work independently and as part of a team; Deal with enquiries/complaints pertaining to a wide variety of functions/activities. 
 
DUTIES : Manage stakeholder facilitation and development; Facilitate and support area-based safety initiatives in line with the Western Cape Safety Plan; Provide administrative support to line manager; Monitoring and reporting of all Safety Plan related activities; People management; Co-ordinating and reporting on all internal activities related to the Safety Plan. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R. Lagkar at Tel No: (021) 483 6249/9047 
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
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will 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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 28 February 2022 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: ASSURANCE SERVICES REF NO: CS 08/2022 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08) 
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 1 year relevant experience in an Internal Control or Governance environment. Recommendation: A valid code B (or higher) driving licence; Relevant background experience in Auditing. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Policy Development; Budgeting process ; Financial Norms and Standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions); Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and fraud prevention measures; Principles and practices of financial accounting; Internal Control tools and techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standard Charts of Accounts; Risk Management frameworks; Government financial systems; Human Resource Management; Skills in the following: Budgeting; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting' Presentation; Problem solving and research; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy. 
 
DUTIES : Evaluate the effectiveness of financial prescripts through post auditing of Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS) and Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL) payments; Development and review compliance monitoring tools; Financial statements high level review. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Prinsloo Tel No: (021) 483 5587 
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
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will 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. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 28 February 2022