WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY VACANCIES

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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-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
 
 
DIRECTOR: CRIME PREVENTION CENTRE REF NO: CS 26/2022 
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all–inclusive salary package). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. 
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 on a strategic level in a public/ security/ safety environment; A valid driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. Recommendation: Experience in a crime prevention environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Service reporting procedures; Public Sector; Public Management Practices; Labour Relations; Financial Management; Management practices and meeting procedures; Procurement policies; Policy development; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Accounting Finance and Audit skills; Economic, Financial Analysis; Legal administration skills; Leadership skills; Interpersonal skills; Conflict Management skills; Analytical and strategic thinking. 
 
DUTIES : Manage safety partnerships; Implement community engagements programmes; Promote safety within communities by raising awareness and building capacity to be responsive to safety concerns and needs of that community; Implement Social Crime Prevention Programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable groups including children, youth, women and persons living with disabilities; Provide administrative, professional and technical advice; Evaluate the performance of the directorate; Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment as well as the safekeeping of stores and supplies; Continuously define and review the purpose, objectives and priorities within the directorate; Effective and efficient People Management and Empowerment practices; Develop an operational plan; Financial Management; Strategic Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Coetzee Tel No: (021) 483 3960

OTHER POST
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND COORDINATION REF NO: CS 32/2021 R1 
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’ experience in a strategic planning, reporting and coordination environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Strategic management processes; Government planning processes and cycles; Departmental operations; Policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the provincial growth and development strategy of the Western Cape; Global, regional and local political, economical and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Written and verbal communication skills. 
DUTIES : Coordinate and facilitate the departmental participation in developing strategic and operation planning processes; Coordinate and facilitate the departments performance reporting processes; Coordinate and compile of the departmental service delivery improvement initiatives including DPSA and Public Service Commission compliance; Coordinate governance performance information and policy coordination in the department; People management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Gallant Tel No: (021) 483 6954