ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CRIME PREVENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS: UMZINYATHI- 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: Dundee | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
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
R605 742 per annum (level 10)
Requirements
- A 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or higher in Social Sciences / Police science or relevant equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA, together with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Crime Prevention and Partnerships.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours.
- The successful candidate must have knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Civilian Oversight Act, SAPS Act, Knowledge of Domestic Violence Act, Project Management, Crime Prevention Policies, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer skills, Financial Management skills, Conflict Resolution skills.
Duties
- To promote community police relations and community safety structures and implement safety models and initiatives for the district.
- Develop and maintain community policing forums, community safety forums and community crime prevention partnerships and associations.
- Implement community safety models and initiatives in the district.
- Strengthen partnership with the Civil Society Organisations in the prevention and management of crime prevention in the district.
- Coordinate inter-departmental partnerships to implement interventions in policing priorities.
Enquiries
Ms. D.J.L Mkhize – Telephone 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 : R605 742 per annum (level 10)
CENTRE : Dundee
REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or higher in Social Sciences / Police science or relevant equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA, together with
a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Crime Prevention and
Partnerships. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. The successful candidate must have knowledge of the
Constitution, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Civilian Oversight Act,
SAPS Act, Knowledge of Domestic Violence Act, Project Management, Crime
Prevention Policies, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer skills, Financial Management skills, Conflict Resolution
skills.
DUTIES : To promote community police relations and community safety structures and implement safety models and initiatives for the district. Develop and maintain
community policing forums, community safety forums and community crime prevention partnerships and associations. Implement community safety
models and initiatives in the district. Strengthen partnership with the Civil
Society Organisations in the prevention and management of crime prevention in the district. Coordinate inter-departmental partnerships to implement
interventions in policing priorities.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. D.J.L Mkhize – Telephone 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.