HEAD OF DEPARTMENT is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Pietermaritzburg | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
remuneration package includes a 30% portion which may be structured according to the individual’s needs.
Applications
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of all Legislative Framework/ Policies Project Management Skills Financial Management Skills Strategic Management Skills and Planning Skills People Management and empowerment skills Analytical, creative and innovative thinking skills.
Salary
R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (Inclusive remuneration package), plus a 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance. The inclusive
remuneration package includes a 30% portion which may be structured according to the individual’s needs.
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a qualification at (NQF level 8) in LLB/ Criminology / Public Administration / Social Sciences as recognized by SAQA.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience at a senior management level.
- Computer Literacy Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge and Skills: Strong strategic capabilities as well as leadership Significant managerial capability and experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the sector.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of national and provincial legislation Sound knowledge and understanding of all policies affecting the Department of Community Safety and Liaison Ability to engage leaders in government, businesses and labour at high level Experience in working with organized labour and unions Facilitation and organizing skills Good negotiation skills Experience in running an organization as well as interacting with senior officials/human resources within and outside the Public Sector Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations Knowledge, interpretation and
Duties
- Provide strategic direction and perform all functions attached to the Head of Department of Community Safety and Liaison in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 as amended and Public Service Regulations, 2016.
- Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of line function components dealing with the monitoring of police service delivery, the evaluation of complaints received about the police, social crime prevention and research, community policing, and victim empowerment and special inter-sectoral projects Formulate and ensure the implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and projects, including the determination and provision of training and development programmes within and external to the Department which will enable the Department to successfully fulfil its role in providing an effective and efficient service at all times The management of all resources, including human resources under his/her supervision in order to deliver on core functions Exercising of control of the utilisation of the KZN Department of Community Safety and Liaison in terms of prescribed Acts and Regulations to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to the people of the Province Provide expert advice to the Premier as the Executive Authority on a regular basis regarding all matters pertaining to the Department and legal support and security services as stipulated in the SAPS Act and MISS document Provide effective and efficient administrative systems The overall management of the rendering of efficient and professional departmental services to functionaries within Department and the general public with particular emphasis on service delivery within the Province.
Enquiries
Ms. N.G. Khanyile, Director-General Tel No: (033) 307 0260
Notes
Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government reserves the right not to make this appointment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. NB: 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 shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Following the interview and technical assessment, candidates recommended for appointment at the SMS level will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the course offered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to their appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www/thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme. All SMS posts have been identified to target females and people with disabilities in order to achieve the 50% and 2% targets respectively, in line with National Cabinet Directive. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the regulations. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of Employment Equity Act, 1998. The Department reserves the right not to make these appointments. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), (Inclusive remuneration package), plus a 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance. The inclusive
remuneration package includes a 30% portion which may be structured according to the individual’s needs.
CENTRE : Head Office – Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a qualification at (NQF level 8) in LLB/ Criminology / Public Administration / Social Sciences as recognized by SAQA.
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience at a senior management level.
Computer Literacy Valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Strong strategic capabilities as well as leadership Significant managerial capability
and experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the sector.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of national and provincial legislation
Sound knowledge and understanding of all policies affecting the Department of Community Safety and Liaison Ability to engage leaders in government,
businesses and labour at high level Experience in working with organized
labour and unions Facilitation and organizing skills Good negotiation skills
Experience in running an organization as well as interacting with senior officials/human resources within and outside the Public Sector Extensive
knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of South Africa, Public
Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations act, Public Finance
Management Act, Treasury Regulations Knowledge, interpretation and
Application of all Legislative Framework/ Policies Project Management Skills
Financial Management Skills Strategic Management Skills and Planning Skills
People Management and empowerment skills Analytical, creative and innovative thinking skills.
DUTIES : Provide strategic direction and perform all functions attached to the Head of Department of Community Safety and Liaison in terms of the Public Service
Act, 1994 as amended and Public Service Regulations, 2016. Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of line function components dealing with the
monitoring of police service delivery, the evaluation of complaints received about the police, social crime prevention and research, community policing,
and victim empowerment and special inter-sectoral projects Formulate and ensure the implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and projects,
including the determination and provision of training and development programmes within and external to the Department which will enable the
Department to successfully fulfil its role in providing an effective and efficient service at all times The management of all resources, including human
resources under his/her supervision in order to deliver on core functions
Exercising of control of the utilisation of the KZN Department of Community
Safety and Liaison in terms of prescribed Acts and Regulations to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to the people of the Province Provide
expert advice to the Premier as the Executive Authority on a regular basis regarding all matters pertaining to the Department and legal support and
security services as stipulated in the SAPS Act and MISS document Provide effective and efficient administrative systems The overall management of the
rendering of efficient and professional departmental services to functionaries within Department and the general public with particular emphasis on service
delivery within the Province.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N.G. Khanyile, Director-General Tel No: (033) 307 0260
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.