Chief Director: Provincial Secretariat for Police Services: Head Office - Polokwane at The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety

key Performance Areas

• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policing policy in the province
• Evaluate and monitor police conduct in the province
• Develop and evaluate safety models and monitoring tools to ensure alignment with the functions of the Civilian Secretariat
• Assist the Civilian Secretariat with any monitoring and evaluation projects, and
• Promote community police relations
• Establish and promote partnerships
• Manage the enhancement of community safety structures within the province.

Prerequisites

• An undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 or equivalent qualifications as recognized by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• A qualification in Policing oversight or governance or related field will be an added advantage.
• Proof of completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) upon the appointment
• 5 years’ experience at senior management level.
• Valid driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
• No SAPS Membership: Must not be a current or former member of the South African Police Services (SAPS)

Person Profile
CORE AND PROCESS COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Capability and Leadership; Knowledge of Change management principles; People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management; Financial Management, Computer Literacy; Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Negotiation skills and understanding supply chain management principles, good governance and oversight capabilities.?

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Sound and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service i.e., Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation, South African Police Services Act, Public service knowledge and negotiations, stakeholder engagement and community relation, change management and diversity,

key Performance Areas

• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policing policy in the province
• Evaluate and monitor police conduct in the province
• Develop and evaluate safety models and monitoring tools to ensure alignment with the functions of the Civilian Secretariat
• Assist the Civilian Secretariat with any monitoring and evaluation projects, and
• Promote community police relations
• Establish and promote partnerships
• Manage the enhancement of community safety structures within the province.

Prerequisites

• An undergraduate qualification NQF level 7 or equivalent qualifications as recognized by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• A qualification in Policing oversight or governance or related field will be an added advantage.
• Proof of completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) upon the appointment
• 5 years’ experience at senior management level.
• Valid driver’s license (with the exception of persons with disabilities).
• No SAPS Membership: Must not be a current or former member of the South African Police Services (SAPS)

Person Profile
CORE AND PROCESS COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Capability and Leadership; Knowledge of Change management principles; People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management; Financial Management, Computer Literacy; Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Negotiation skills and understanding supply chain management principles, good governance and oversight capabilities.?

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Sound and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service i.e., Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation, South African Police Services Act, Public service knowledge and negotiations, stakeholder engagement and community relation, change management and diversity,

Closing Date: 13 March 2026