Job Purpose
The Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual who want to initiate, execute, coordinate and support community safety crime prevention projects in the Western Cape. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience on a strategic level in a public/ security/ safety environment or related; A valid driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
Key Performance Areas
Provide strategic management, guidance and advice; Drive the strategic planning process for the directorate; Coordinate crime prevention programmes; Render a project support service for the coordination of the Integration Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy (ICVPS) Framework; Manage the process of safety training and development to community structures; Change Management; People Management and empowerment; Oversee the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate; Performance Management of employees; Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate; Active participation in Financial Management of the directorate and participation in the budgeting process; Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate; Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate; Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate's assets; Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Proven knowledge and understanding of: Information systems, programmes and project management, procurement and tendering processes, policy development, strategy management, monitoring and review processes, modern systems of governance and administration, public service procedures and systems, and global, regional and local affairs impacting the Provincial Government of the Western Cape; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Influencing and negotiation skills; Critical thinking and reasoning skills; Planning and Organising skills.
Remuneration
All–inclusive salary package of R 1 216 824 per annum (salary level 13).
Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
Notes
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment. To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: SMS Pre-Entry Programme. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, 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 advert please consider your application unsuccessful. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
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