Job details

Circular: 33 of 2026
Page No.: 3

Circular Post: 33/132
Reference number: CSL14/2026
Department: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Centre: Newcastle
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Closing date: 28 September 2026

About this vacancy

Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison.

The listed centre is Newcastle.

Applications close on 28 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

R605 742 per annum (Level 10)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

4 requirements · official circular text

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’ experience in Crime Prevention and Partnerships environment.
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

6 duties · official circular text

To promote community police relations and community safety structures.
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. A. Ncapayi Tel No: (033) 341 9300

How to apply

Where and how to submit 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

Notes and Z83 guidance

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 SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. For SMS posts, 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. Prior to appointment, a candidate will be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services which is an online course offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
The successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment.
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.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.

Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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.

Original Text

POST 33/132 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CRIME PREVENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS: AMAJUBA REF NO: CSL14/2026
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Newcastle
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’ experience in Crime Prevention and Partnerships environment. 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. 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. A. Ncapayi Tel No: (033) 341 9300