About the Role
The Western Cape Government is seeking a Deputy Director: Institution of Soft Security to join the Police Oversight and Community Safety department. This pivotal role is based in Cape Town and is essential for fostering collaborative partnerships between the department and community safety partners. The successful candidate will play a key part in enhancing public safety, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing community safety initiatives that directly benefit the local population. This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of South Africans by contributing to safer communities.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing various funding systems and processes that support community safety projects. Your leadership will help coordinate performance management systems that ensure accountability and efficiency within safety partnerships. By managing the work of the sub-directorate and engaging with stakeholders, you will help drive strategic initiatives that align with the department’s commitment to public service and community well-being.
About the Department
The Police Oversight and Community Safety department is dedicated to enhancing the safety and security of communities across the Western Cape. It works tirelessly to develop and implement policies that promote effective community policing and safety partnerships. By joining this team, you will contribute to a mission that upholds the values of transparency, accountability, and community engagement. Working here means being part of a collective effort to ensure that all citizens feel safe and protected in their communities.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and maintain collaborative partnerships with community safety stakeholders.
- Manage funding systems and processes related to community safety initiatives.
- Implement systems for monitoring safety partner performance and compliance.
- Plan and oversee the overall performance of the sub-directorate.
- Engage in people management and support team development.
- Handle financial management related to community safety projects.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree (equivalent or higher).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in middle management.
- Strong understanding of community safety partnerships and compliance monitoring.
- Knowledge of public finance, human resources, and project management.
- Proficiency in MS Office and strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and networking abilities.
How to Apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via the application instructions below.
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Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Coordinating stakeholder engagement, community safety partnerships; Compliance monitoring, funding administration, reporting or capacity-building processes; Working with community safety structures such as Community Police Forums; Neighbourhood Watches, municipalities or other safety partners; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; 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; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Numeracy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting; Finance; Audit; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research; Networking.
