DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INSTITUTION OF SOFT SECURITY

Job Overview

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety in the Western Cape Government is hiring a Deputy Director: Institution of Soft Security (Ref No: POCS 13/2026). This all-inclusive salary package is R932 292 per annum (Level 11). Requirements include a 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree and at least 3 years of middle management experience. Responsibilities involve coordinating safety partnerships, managing funding systems, ensuring compliance, and overseeing sub-directorate performance. Applications must be submitted online.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of coordinating stakeholder engagement and community safety partnerships
• Working knowledge of compliance monitoring, funding administration, reporting, or capacity-building processes
• Experience working with community safety structures such as Community Police Forums, Neighbourhood Watches, municipalities or other safety partners
• Knowledge of legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices bearing on line functions
• Knowledge of project management, operational management practices, procurement and tendering processes
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and financial policies
• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong skills in analytical thinking, strategic thinking, policy implementation, conflict resolution, and communication

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain collaborative partnerships between the Department and safety partners
• Manage community safety partnership funding systems and processes
• Coordinate Systems for Safety Partner Performance, Compliance, and Capacity
• Execute managerial and supervisory functions for the Sub-directorate
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate
• Perform people management duties
• Perform financial management duties

Enquiries & Contact