DIRECTOR: MIDLANDS REGION – is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Community Safety and Liaison. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pietermaritzburg | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
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.
Applications
Where to send 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
Salary
R1 266 714 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.
Requirements
- A Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science or Police Science or Criminology or relevant equivalent qualification together 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 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 skills, 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 – 3419300.
Notes
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 the SMS, 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. 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.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 266 714 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 : Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : A Degree (NQF level 7) in Social Science or Police Science or Criminology or relevant equivalent qualification together 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
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 skills, 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 – 3419300.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: 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.