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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
MANAGER: SAFETY STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: CS 23/2020
(3-Year Contract)
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 experience; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment; A valid driving licence. Recommendation: Violence prevention expert, understanding the complexities and integration between local, provincial and national spheres of government and external service providers in designing and implementation of Violence prevention strategies and interventions; Experience in the design of violence prevention programmes; Violence prevention initiatives at a local level.
Design multi-stakeholder violence prevention strategies through area-based safety teams. Competencies: Advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Knowledge of the following: Performance tracking and monitoring and evaluation systems; Knowledge of innovation and transformation; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements as they pertain to the WCG Safety Plan; Provincial policy development processes; Policies of the government of the day; Legislation governing provincial and local government; Strategic and project management; Human resources management function; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Excellent networking and network formation skills; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Innovation, problem solving and analysis skills.
DUTIES : Support the Executive Steering Committee to coordinate the safety plan objectives, coordinate the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) and area based teams in prioritised high crime areas; Ensure strategic development and alignment; Facilitate Systems and processes to ensure the implementation of strategic initiatives related to safety; Monitor and report on progress of safety priorities; Relationship Management and engagement with safety and violence prevention partners; Implementation and coordination of safety interventions; Oversee, develop and co-develop programmes to improve service delivery of the Safety Plan; Monitor and evaluation through evidence based research and reporting on the impact of the deployment of the Law Enforcement Officers; Project and Programme Management; Strategic Management; People Management; Financial Management including the active participation in the budgeting process.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Brandt at Johan.Brand@wcpo.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 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/
CLOSING DATE : 11 January 2021
DUTIES : Support the Executive Steering Committee to coordinate the safety plan objectives, coordinate the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) and area based teams in prioritised high crime areas; Ensure strategic development and alignment; Facilitate Systems and processes to ensure the implementation of strategic initiatives related to safety; Monitor and report on progress of safety priorities; Relationship Management and engagement with safety and violence prevention partners; Implementation and coordination of safety interventions; Oversee, develop and co-develop programmes to improve service delivery of the Safety Plan; Monitor and evaluation through evidence based research and reporting on the impact of the deployment of the Law Enforcement Officers; Project and Programme Management; Strategic Management; People Management; Financial Management including the active participation in the budgeting process.
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Brandt at Johan.Brand@wcpo.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 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/
CLOSING DATE : 11 January 2021
OTHER POST
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY MONITORING REF NO: CS 22/2020
4-Year Contract
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits
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 in a policing, law enforcement or similar working environment; A valid code 8 driving licence. Recommendation: Experience of monitoring and evaluation of police performance. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Monitoring and evaluation of performance (police performance); Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Project Management; Data interpretation and data analysis; Doing presentations and writing reports; Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Applying technology; Budgeting skills; Continuous improvement; Diversity management; Communication and Information Management; Planning and organising.
DUTIES : Execute in loco inspections at police business units with the intent to do the following: Contribute towards the development of performance indicators to evaluate SAPS; Assist with the cooperation with CSPS and other stakeholders; Collect and analyse data on performance indicators; Analyse the competence and capacity of the police service to identify problems and shortcomings; Execute the monitoring and evaluation of the allocation, distribution and utilisation of human and other resources for policing; Conduct assessments to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the Police Service; Contribute towards the effectiveness and efficiency by managing resources appropriately.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Donelle Reid - Donelle.Reid@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 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 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
CLOSING DATE : 18 January 2021