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.
Recommendation
Experience in a crime prevention environment.
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 per annum (salary level).
Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
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