Assistant Director: Security Advisory Services at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

The Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to assist with the implementation of safety and security tactical interventions to build departmental resilience in providing safety and security solutions and compilation of safety and risk assessments. These posts are stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher)
• A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience.

Recommendation

Working knowledge of Security Risk Management and ISO standards (ISO 31:000:2018 Risk management, ISO 22301:2018 BCM). 

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure optimal operational functioning within the sub-directorate
•  Develop security solutions to mitigate risks for relevant departments
•  Coordinate and investigate breaches and mitigate recurrences within department
• Coordinate and facilitate information and personnel security within departments
•  Develop and conduct safety and security awareness programmes
•  Conduct safety and security risk assessments and analyse risk
•  Attend security meetings with client departments. 

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Safety and security related legislation, standards and regulations (understanding and interpretation)
•  Safety and security management and risk management processes.

Skills needed:

• Applied strategic/creative thinking; Analytical
• Problem solving and decision making
•  Repot writing; Conflict resolution
• Computer literacy (MS office package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
•  Communication( Written and verbal). Ability to work independently and as part of team.

Remuneration

R 393 711 per annum (Salary level 9).

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your onlineapplication, kindly note that technical support (challenges withonline application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.