Assistant Director: Crime Prevention at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

SALARY : R582 444.00 pa (SL 10)
CENTRE : DR KENNETH KAUDA X1 AND BOJANALA (X1) DISTRICTS
REQUIREMENTS: 

• Grade (12) certificate or equivalent plus three (3) year National Diploma/ Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development or any related equivalent qualification. Three (3) to Five (5) years’ relevant work experience in within Crime Prevention Partnerships or Safety & Security environment of which two (2) years must be at supervisory level. Valid Code EB (08) Driver`s License.

KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge and Understanding of the National Crime Prevention Strategy. Knowledge of the SAPS Act. Knowledge of the Civilian Secretariat Act. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations. Understanding of Public Financial Management Act. Knowledge of Safety Management. Public Service Code of Conduct. 

SKILLS: 

• Community Mobilisation. Coordination and facilitation. Negotiation and resource mobilization. Interpersonal and Report writing. Programme and project management skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Basic research and data analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret policies. Facilitation and Good presentation skills. Good verbal and written communication. Computer literacy (Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to function independently and as a team. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours. Problem solving skills and decision making. Conflict management skills.

DUTIES: 

• Mobilise communities against Crime. Establish and promote public –private partnerships.
• Promote community police relations. Enhance community safety structures within the districts. Enhance the quality and accessibility of safety programmes. Review and implement Provincial Crime Prevention Strategies. Manage key performance responsibilities of the managed.