Director: Crime Prevention at Free State Department of Community,Safety Roads and Transport

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Science, Policing, Criminal Justice or relevant equivalent qualification. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Middle/Senior Managerial Level in crime prevention, research or safety management environment.
• Understanding of the Civilian Oversight for Police Service Act, the South African Police Service Act, Crime Prevention Policy Practices and Criminal Justice Systems, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy, the Constitution of RSA, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act; in-depth knowledge of legislative prescripts governing the Safety and Security Sector, etc. Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS Certificate (no appointment shall be finalised without the relevant candidate producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS). Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Initiate, manage and implement the national crime and violence prevention programmes and strategies, promote and monitor an integrated approach towards Social Crime Prevention in the Province. Promote and monitor good Community Police Relations.
• Coordinate multi-sectoral stakeholder meetings and mobilise communities, NGO’s and interfaith/ traditional leaders on crime prevention/ community safety and the root causes thereof. Develop, implement, evaluate and monitor evidence-based crime prevention policies and strategies.
• Through the Chief Director: Civilian Secretariat for Police, provide policy advice to the Provincial Commissioner and oversight of policing. Roll out and support Community Policing Forums (CPFs) and Community Safety Forums (CSFs) at provincial and local levels. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of SAPS compliance with policies and service delivery in terms of crime prevention.
• Oversee community development initiatives, safety awareness campaigns, and provide strategic direction to the Directorate. Prepare and submit reports on operational activities of the Directorate. Represent the Department on various boards, committees and liaison structures between the various spheres of Government. Development and implementation policies, strategies and programmes. Ensure effective management of the resources of the Directorate, i.e., manage human, financial and asset resources.