5-Year Contract
SALARY : R1 741 770 per annum (Level 15), (all–inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS :
A relevant postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 10
years’ experience at a senior managerial level within the Safety and Security environment;
Recommendation: A postgraduate degree in Safety and Security and/ or Future studies will serve
as an advantage; Senior Management experience within the Safety and Security sectors.
Competencies: Knowledge of the latest advances in public management theory and practice;
Advanced knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration;
Knowledge of the
policies of the government of the day; Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic
and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge of
Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
Knowledge of inter-governmental and international relations; Proven knowledge and
understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems;
Knowledge of
communications, media management, public relations, public participation and public education;
Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific
reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex situations; Excellent
communication skills; Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills; The
ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised
circumstances; Persuading and influencing skills.
DUTIES :
Line Management: Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the rendering of
efficient and cost effective, transparent and responsive public administration. This includes the
following functions: Implement the constitutional and legislative mandate of civilian oversight of
law enforcement agencies and implement both national and provincial policies on safety and
security. Initiate, execute, coordinate and support social crime prevention projects in the Western
Cape. Provide an integrated information and research management framework/system towards
safer communities in the Western Cape. Provide civilian oversight over law enforcement
agencies.
Build capacity within communities against crime through increasing levels of
consciousness, institutionalizing structures for community participation, empowering community
policing and establishing uniform partnerships with communities to decrease the levels of crime
and the levels of perception of crime. Manage the security functions on behalf of all Heads of
Departments in the WCG. Provide comprehensive security risk management services to the
Western Cape in respect of property, assets, equipment, reputation, employees, visitors and
guests. Provide advice and assistance to the Head of Provincial Institutions to comply with
relevant security and safety regulations and policies. Provide security support services.
Provide an administrative and support service to neighbourhood watch structures. Render an efficient
corporate service within the department. Define and review on a continual basis the purpose,
objectives, priorities and activities of the Department. Drive the Departmental strategic planning
process. Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the
Department. Evaluate the performance of the department on a continuing basis against predetermined key measurables objectives and standards. Report to the Provincial Minister on a
regular basis on the activities of the department and on matters of substantial importance to the
Administration.
Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect
of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities ofthe department, and of the
resources employed by it. Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades
appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Department’s Business Plan. Motivate, train and
guide employees within the Department, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the
Department. Monitor information capacity building within the Department. Ensure involvement on
the compiling of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an
information resources plan for the Department. Promote sound labour relations within the
Department.
Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Department.
Manage participation on the budgeting process at Departmental level, and at Chief Directorate
level. Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Department. Assume
direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the
Department’s budget and expenditure. Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct
tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Department.
Report to the Provincial Minister and relevant oversight role players/committees on all aspects of
the Department’s finances. Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Head of
Department. Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping
of the Department assets. Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the
Department are kept in accordance with any prescribed norms and standards.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (021) 483 5856