The South African Police Service is a people-oriented service. It is a service for the community by the community with the emphasis on the fundamental rights of all the peoples of South Africa. The rationale is based on the needs of people and the flexibility of policing, which is the basis for community policing.
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National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) (Lieutenant General)
The applicant must be a South African citizen and be a fit and proper person with relevant experience, conscientiousness and integrity to be entrusted with the statutory responsibilities of the position. Section 17E of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 requires that the applicant shall be subjected to a security screening investigation in terms of and in accordance with section 2A of the National Strategic Intelligence Act, 1994 (Act 39 of 1994).
The successful candidate must hold a recognized degree or equivalent qualification in Policing/ Police Science/ Police Management/ Criminal Law/ Forensic Investigation/ Criminology/ Management/ Public Management and/or Administration or related relevant qualifications with a track record of at least seven years senior management experience and proven leadership skills.
The applicant must also have:
Sound knowledge of the functioning of the criminal justice cluster.
Sound knowledge of the principles of corporate governance; strategic capability, leadership and people management skills; and
Sound financial skills with knowledge of the PFMA, coupled with good analytical and communication skills.
DUTIES:
The National Head of the DPCI must ensure that the DPCI performs its functions as provided for in section 17D of the South African Police Service Act, 1995;
Determine the fixed establishment of the DPCI and appoint the staff of the DPCI;
Manage and control all members of the DPCI in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic and any other applicable legislation;
Prepare and provide the National Commissioner with the necessary estimate of revenue and expenditure of the DPCI for incorporation in the estimate revenue and expenditure of the South African Police Service;
Control monies appropriated by Parliament in respect of the expenses of the DPCI;
Make presentations to Parliament on the budget of the DPCI; Lead and provide strategic direction to the DPCI at national and provincial levels; and
Develop and maintain sound relationships with relevant government departments or institutions to assist the DPCI to achieve its objectives.