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    Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/379 · Ref POCS 13/2026

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INSTITUTION OF SOFT SECURITY

    Western Cape Department of Local Government

    • CentrePolice Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
    • ProvinceWestern Cape
    • LevelLevel 11
    Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.

    Job details

    Circular
    32 of 2026
    Page No.
    40
    Circular Post
    32/379
    Reference number
    POCS 13/2026
    Department
    Western Cape Department of Local Government
    Province
    Western Cape
    Centre
    Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
    Salary
    R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
    Closing date
    28 September 2026

    About this vacancy

    Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Local Government.

    The listed centre is Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.

    Applications close on 28 September 2026.

    Application and salary information

    Salary

    R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)

    Application route

    Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

    Requirements

    38 requirements · official circular text

    • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
    • A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
    • Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Coordinating stakeholder engagement, community safety partnerships;
    • Compliance monitoring, funding administration, reporting or capacity-building processes;
    • Working with community safety structures such as Community Police Forums;
    • Neighbourhood Watches, municipalities or other safety partners;
    • 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;
    • Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
    • Policies of the government of the day;
    • Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
    • Performance management in general.
    • Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
    • Numeracy;
    • Language skills;
    • Project Management;
    • Accounting;
    • Finance;
    • Audit;
    • Analytical thinking;
    • Strategic thinking;
    • Policy implementation;
    • Conflict resolution;
    • Monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
    • Presentation;
    • Problem solving;
    • Research;
    • Networking.

    Duties

    6 duties · official circular text

    • 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 Managerial/Supervisory functions;
    • Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate;
    • People Management;
    • Financial Management.

    Enquiries

    How to apply

    Where and how to submit your application.

    Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your

    Notes and Z83 guidance

    • Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
    • Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
    • Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.
    • Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
    • The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
    • By applying for this post, 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.
    • All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
    • All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
    • Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
    • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an 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.
    • The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-preentryprogramme .
    • The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
    • The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
    • The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

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    Official source

    This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.

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    Original Text
    POST 32/379 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INSTITUTION OF SOFT SECURITY REF NO: POCS 13/2026
    SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
    CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
    REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
    Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following:
    Coordinating stakeholder engagement, community safety partnerships;
    Compliance monitoring, funding administration, reporting or capacity-building processes; Working with community safety structures such as Community
    Police Forums; Neighbourhood Watches, municipalities or other safety partners; 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; Functioning of the
    province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
    Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following:
    Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
    Numeracy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting; Finance; Audit;
    Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem
    solving; Research; Networking.
    DUTIES : 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 Managerial/Supervisory functions; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub
    directorate; People Management; Financial Management.
    ENQUIRIES : Ms Ayesha Fortune at Ayesha.Fortune@westerncape.gov.za
    APPLICATIONS : 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

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