Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/319
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL PROTECTION
Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 11
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 29
- Circular Post
- 29/319
- 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.
The closing date was 7 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
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 08/2026
- Salary information
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- PSIRA registration minimum Grade B;
- A minimum of 3 years middle management experience in a security environment;
- 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 of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices in relation to safety and security;
- 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.
- Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- People Management;
- Project Management;
- Conflict Management;
- Analytical; communication skills (written and verbal);
- Contract management;
- Problem solving;
- Investigation;
- Numeracy;
- Literacy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language skills;
- Project Management;
- Accounting / Finance / Audit.
Duties
- Facilitate the provisioning of security to safeguard the assets of the provincial government (employees/property/visitors);
- Facilitate the provisioning of outsourced security service providers to departments;
- Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate;
- Financial Management;
- People Management.
Enquiries
Mr Fred Watkins at Fred.Watkins@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 September 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); PSIRA registration minimum Grade B; A minimum of 3 years
middle management experience in a security environment; 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 of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices in relation to safety and security; 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. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
People Management; Project Management; Conflict Management; Analytical; communication skills (written and verbal); Contract management; Problem
solving; Investigation; Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting / Finance / Audit.
DUTIES : Facilitate the provisioning of security to safeguard the assets of the provincial government (employees/property/visitors); Facilitate the provisioning of
outsourced security service providers to departments; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate;
Financial Management; People Management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Fred Watkins at Fred.Watkins@westerncape.gov.za