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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY VACANCIES

WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY 
 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 August 2018 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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. 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: 086 1145 465 or Email: candidates@erecruit.co.za.
 

 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: SAFETY PROMOTION AND PARTNERSHIPS, REF NO: CS 2017-28 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R948 174 – R1 116 918 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three (3) year degree (or equivalent) on NQF 7 as recognised by the National Framework Authority; 5 years middle/ senior managerial experience; A Valid driving licence. Recommendations: A post graduate qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous. Competencies: Knowledge: Government planning cycle; Community policing; Volunteerism; Non Profit Organisations Skills; Advanced Project Management; Communication; Computer literacy; Report writing; Attributes; Initiative and willingness; Innovation; Willingness to work hard and flexible hours; Able to interact at all levels of the institution and sensitivity to management issues; Subject matter expert and creative problem solver; Analytical thinking as well as negotiating and facilitating skills; Strategic thinker, and ability to drive projects and programmes to the point of conclusion. 
 
 
DUTIES : Line and People Management; Ensure good governance and compliance with all applicable legislation; Translate the strategic objectives and management plan of the department into clear and obtainable goals and objectives, and in turn, define the purpose of the Directorate in order to link it to the departmental and provincial strategic goals; Efficiently and effectively manage people and financial resources available in pursuance of the purpose and objectives of the Directorate: Provincial Security Provisioning, whilst ensuring the promotion of sound labour relations and good financial administrative practices; Evaluate the performance/ outputs of the Directorate on an on-going basis against pre-determined targets with a focus on continual improvement and innovation; Project Management; Establish and manage Community Safety Outreach Programmes headed by the directorate in collaboration with the broader department, and sister departments; Establish and management of safety partnerships, involving the community, through various fora in order to achieve the Western Cape Government's objectives of safety for all; Strategic Management; Prepare inputs for the strategic plan of the department, and communicate the plan to clients and staff within the directorate; Manage the transformation of service delivery and alignment of provincial national priorities; Establish broad client involvement and communicate the status of key objectives; Develop, implement and review provincial and departmental policies, as well as provide input to national policies. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Adv Y Pillay Tel No: (021) 483 3338 
 
NOTE : Candidates who previously applied need not re-apply)