DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH – REF. NO: CSL06/2026 is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pietermaritzburg | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance
and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
Applications
Where to send your application.
With the implementation of the online recruitment system, applicants for any vacant post within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal may apply for a post in the following ways: -a)via the S’thesha Waya Waya – KZN Online recruitment portal at (https://www.eservices.gov.za) or b) by submitting by post their Z83 and CV directly to the department to The Head: Community Safety and Liaison, Human Resource Management, Private Bag, X 9143, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand delivered to 179 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Ms. Z.R Bekwa
Salary
R932 292 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of package)
and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance
and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
Requirements
- A Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science or Police Science or equivalent and relevant qualification together with a minimum of 3 years junior management experience in the community safety and policing environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours.
- Knowledge of Public Service Act and regulations, PFMA, Knowledge of Project Management, Knowledge of Crime Prevention Policies, Technical knowledge of research methodologies and information management, Expert knowledge of the legislative and policy framework applicable in the department.
Duties
- To provide statistical analysis and research services.
- Undertake research and statistical analysis on provincial safety priorities.
- Undertake research on special projects commissioned by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service.
- Engage in ongoing desktop and field monitoring of crime information to guide the research agenda and programmes of the Department.
- Maintain a knowledge repository on community safety research and information for the province.
- Conceptualise safety themes and paradigms for focussed deliberation towards intervention and programme development.
- Financial management in respect of project implementation.
Enquiries
Mr. N.D Mchunu, Tel No: 033 – 3419300
Notes
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications, all non-SA citizens must submit a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All personal data on applications will be dealt with in terms of the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts and to use other recruitment processes to fill these posts should it choose to do so. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (An all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of package)
and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance
and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science or Police Science or equivalent and relevant qualification together with a minimum of 3 years junior management
experience in the community safety and policing environment. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. Knowledge of
Public Service Act and regulations, PFMA, Knowledge of Project Management,
Knowledge of Crime Prevention Policies, Technical knowledge of research methodologies and information management, Expert knowledge of the
legislative and policy framework applicable in the department.
DUTIES : To provide statistical analysis and research services. Undertake research and statistical analysis on provincial safety priorities. Undertake research on special
projects commissioned by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service. Engage in ongoing desktop and field monitoring of crime information to guide the
research agenda and programmes of the Department. Maintain a knowledge repository on community safety research and information for the province.
Conceptualise safety themes and paradigms for focussed deliberation towards intervention and programme development. Financial management in respect
of project implementation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. N.D Mchunu, Tel No: 033 – 3419300
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.