Deputy Director: Physical Protection, Ref No. POCS 08/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the safeguarding of provincial property, assets, employees, visitors and provide security support service in terms of outsource security services, procurement, monitoring and evaluation.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); PSIRA registration minimum Grade B; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience in a security environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

Facilitate the provisioning of security to safeguard the assets of the provincial government (employees/property/visitors); Facilitate the provisioning of outsourced security service providers to departments; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; Financial Management; People Management.

Competencies

Working knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices in relation to safety and security; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management,

monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); People Management; Project Management; Conflict Management; Analytical; ommunication skills (written and verbal); Contract management; Problem solving; Investigation; Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting / Finance / Audit.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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