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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 : 10 September 2021
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. 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. 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.
 


MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: CS 14/2021
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