Director: Crime Prevention Centre, Ref No. POCS 03/2024 at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience on a strategic level in a public/ security/ safety environment or related; A valid driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.

Recommendation

• Experience in a crime prevention environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide strategic management, guidance and advice; Drive the strategic planning process for the directorate; Coordinate crime prevention programmes; Render a project support service for the coordination of the Integration Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy (ICVPS) Framework; Manage the process of safety training and development to community structures;  
• Change Management; People Management and empowerment; Oversee the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate;
• Performance Management of employees;  Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate; Active participation in Financial Management of the directorate and participation in the budgeting process; Assume direct accountability for ensuring that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases for the Directorate; Assume direct accountability for ensuring contracts are managed effectively and efficiently for the Directorate; Assume overall accountability for the management, maintenance and safekeeping of the Directorate’s assets; Assume direct accountability for ensuring that appropriate risk management procedures are in place and adhered to for the Directorate.