Assistant Director: Security Advisory Services (3 Posts Available), Ref No. POCS 06/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) suitably qualified and competent individuals to co-ordinate and implement safety and security tactical interventions to build departmental resilience in providing safety and security solutions and compilation of safety and security risk assessments.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge of the following: ISO 31000: 2018 - Risk Management, ISO 45001 : 2018; Occupational Health and Safety, SAMTRAC Business Continuity Management ISO 22301 and safety and security risk management.  

Key Performance Areas    

• Influence safety and security governance within the WCG institutions; Support the implementation of ISO aligned safety and security methodologies for people, processes and technology within client departments (conduct safety and security risk assessments and investigations); To embed a positive safety and security culture within facilities; Advise departments in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Compliance; Contribute towards sound human resource and budget practices. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Safety and security related legislation, standards and regulations (understanding and interpretation); Technical knowledge of safety and security risk management processes; Applied strategic thinking; Writing and reporting; Research and analysing; Creative thinking; Problem-solving decision making. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal);  Ability to work independently and as part of team.