Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/131 · Ref CSL13/2026
DIRECTOR: ETHEKWINI REGION
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison
- CentreDurban
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 33/131
- Reference number
- CSL13/2026
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Centre
- Durban
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of
package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to
security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment. - 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 Durban.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of
package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to
security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A Degree (NQF level 7 or higher) in Social Science / Police Science / Criminology or relevant equivalent qualification coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ middle / senior management experience in Criminal Justice environment.
- A valid driver’s license Code B.
- Nyukela SMS Pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment.
- Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours.
- The successful candidate must have knowledge of the Constitution of RSA, 1996, Knowledge of public service Act and regulations, PFMA, South African Police Act,1995, National Crime Prevention Strategy, 1996, KZN Commissions Act,1999, Domestic Violence Act,1998, Child Care Act,1983, Criminal Procedure Act,1977, Employment Equity Act,1998, Skills Development Act,1998, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act,2000, Promotions of Access to Information Act,2000, Electronic Communications &
- Transactions Act, 2002, State Information Technology Agency Act,1999,National Youth Development Agency Act, 2008, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act,2011, Fleet management, Labour Relations Act,1995, Communication and protocol, Communication skills, Project management skills Community Development, Report writing skills, Computer and Financial Management skills.
Duties
- To provide strategic direction and coordination in the Region.
- Manage and promote crime prevention and partnerships.
- Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of police performance in the region.
- Ensure the development and implementation of integrated and costed Annual Police Service Delivery Plan for the Region and outreach areas.
- Manage the development, evaluation and review of regional community safety models, initiatives and monitoring tools.
- Ensure effective management of resources for the Directorate.
Enquiries
Mr. N.D Mchunu Tel No: (033) 341 9300 OTHER POSTS
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.
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package) is payable to the successful candidate. The package includes a basic salary (70 % of
package) and a flexible portion (30% of package) that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be subject to
security clearance and the signing of a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
CENTRE : Durban
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF level 7 or higher) in Social Science / Police Science / Criminology or relevant equivalent qualification coupled with a minimum of 5
years’ middle / senior management experience in Criminal Justice environment. A valid driver’s license Code B. Nyukela SMS Pre-entry certificate
submitted prior to appointment. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. The successful candidate must have knowledge of the Constitution of
RSA, 1996, Knowledge of public service Act and regulations, PFMA, South
African Police Act,1995, National Crime Prevention Strategy, 1996, KZN
Commissions Act,1999, Domestic Violence Act,1998, Child Care Act,1983,
Criminal Procedure Act,1977, Employment Equity Act,1998, Skills
Development Act,1998, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act,2000,
Promotions of Access to Information Act,2000, Electronic Communications &
Transactions Act, 2002, State Information Technology Agency
Act,1999,National Youth Development Agency Act, 2008, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act,2011, Fleet management, Labour Relations Act,1995,
Communication and protocol, Communication skills, Project management skills Community Development, Report writing skills, Computer and Financial
Management skills.
DUTIES : To provide strategic direction and coordination in the Region. Manage and promote crime prevention and partnerships. Ensure the monitoring and
evaluation of police performance in the region. Ensure the development and implementation of integrated and costed Annual Police Service Delivery Plan
for the Region and outreach areas. Manage the development, evaluation and review of regional community safety models, initiatives and monitoring tools.
Ensure effective management of resources for the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. N.D Mchunu Tel No: (033) 341 9300
OTHER POSTS