WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE OVERSIGHT AND COMMUNITY SAFETY VACANCIES

​NOTE : 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: POCS 03/2024 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level13), (all–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Police Oversight and 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 middle/senior management experience on a strategic level in a public/ security/ safety environment or related; A valid driving licence; Recommendation: Experience in a crime prevention environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Proven knowledge and understanding of: Information systems, programmes and project management, procurement and tendering processes, policy development, strategy management, monitoring and review processes, modern systems of governance and administration, public service procedures and systems, and global, regional and local affairs impacting the Provincial Government of the Western Cape; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Influencing and negotiation skills; Critical thinking and reasoning skills; Planning and Organising skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide strategic management, guidance and advice; Drive the strategic planning process for the directorate; Coordinate crime prevention programmes; Render a project support service for the coordination of the Integration Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy (ICVPS) Framework; Manage the process of safety training and development to community structures; Change Management; People Management and empowerment; Oversee the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate; Performance Management of employees; Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate; Active participation in Financial Management of the directorate and participation in the budgeting process; Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate; Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate; Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets; Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Arendse Tel No: (021) 483 4861