Job details

Circular: 29 of 2026
Page No.: 30

Circular Post: 29/321
Department: Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 September 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 7 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.
Reference information: POCS 07/2026
Salary information: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

27 requirements · official circular text

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher);
PSIRA registration minimum Grade B;
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience;
A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
Project management;
Operational management practices;
Procurement and tendering processes;
Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
Modern systems of governance and administration;
Public service procedures, processes and systems;
Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
People Management;
Project Management;
Conflict Management;
Communication skills (written and verbal);
Contract management;
Problem solving;
Numeracy;
Literacy;
Accounting / Finance / Audit.

Duties

4 duties · official circular text

Coordinate the provisioning of security services to safeguard Provincial Government assets, including employees, property and visitors;
Manage and oversee the performance of outsourced security service providers across departments;
Coordinate planning, reporting and performance management activities for physical protection;
Managerial functions.

Enquiries

Mr Denzil Samuels at Denzil.Samuels@westerncape.gov.za

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Notes and Z83 guidance

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
All shortlisted candidates 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.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 29/321 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL PROTECTION REF NO: POCS 07/2026
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher); PSIRA registration minimum Grade B; A minimum of 3 years relevant
experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to
transport, may also apply. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and
best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line
function; Project management; Operational management practices;
Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of
governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on
the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public
finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public
Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. Skills in the
following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
People Management; Project Management; Conflict Management;
Communication skills (written and verbal); Contract management; Problem solving; Numeracy; Literacy; Accounting / Finance / Audit.
DUTIES : Coordinate the provisioning of security services to safeguard Provincial Government assets, including employees, property and visitors; Manage and
oversee the performance of outsourced security service providers across departments; Coordinate planning, reporting and performance management
activities for physical protection; Managerial functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Denzil Samuels at Denzil.Samuels@westerncape.gov.za