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

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade (12) certificate or equivalent plus three (3) year National Diploma / Degree (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences / Community Development. Five (5) years’ relevant work experience within safety and security environment of which three (3) to five (5) of experience in a junior management (Assistant Director) 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 :

• Enhance the quality and accessibility of safety programmes. Encourage dialogues on safety and crime prevention. Initiate and coordinate crime prevention programmes. Coordinate the development, implementation and review of Provincial Crime Prevention Strategies.
• Promote community Police relations. Enhance community safety Structures. Establish and promote public –private partnerships. Promote community participation in crime prevention initiatives.
• Coordinate the development and evaluation of safety models. Manage key performance responsibilities of the managed.