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; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS submitted prior to appointment. Competencies: Proven knowledge of and working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices relevant to the line functions of the Directorate; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions, amongst others, the SAPS Act 68 of 1995; the CSPS Act 2 of 2011; the WCCSA 3 of 2013; the ICVPS, 2022 and the Community Policing Policy, 2020. Information and Knowledge Management Systems; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development and Strategic Management; Broad understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social dynamics affecting the Western Cape Government; Labour relations legislation, regulations, and best practices; Performance Management Systems and Frameworks. Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management. Skills: Numeracy; Computer literacy; Project Management; Accounting/ Finance/Audit; Strategic Planning; Conflict Management skills.
Strategic Management, advice and guidance will entail the following: Develop stakeholder engagement and relationship building capacity; Implement stakeholder engagement and relationship building programme and provide project implementation support; Facilitate the establishment and functionality of Community Safety Forums (CSFs) at municipal level; Support the establishment and functionality of Community Policing Forums (CPFs); Foster partnerships between communities and uniformed services; Build community capacity through targeted training, awareness, and empowerment initiatives focused on crime prevention and safety promotion; Monitor and evaluate the impact of community safety initiatives to ensure sustainable and measurable outcomes. Strategic Management and Change Management will entail the following: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process; Drive the development and management of the strategic and 294 business plans for the Directorate; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it; Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department; Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director. People Management will entail the following: Recruitment and Selection; Employee Development; Performance Management; Capacity Building; Labour Relations and Discipline Management. Financial Management: Budget participation and preparation; Financial reporting, accountability and proper record keeping; Tender Procurement and Tender procedures; Contract Management; Strategic alignment; Asset Management; Contract Management; Risk Management.
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all–inclusive salary package
Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
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26 January 2026
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