Chief Director : Secretariat for Safety and Security, Ref No. POCS 12 / 2025

Western Cape Department : Police Oversight and Community Safety; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government department in Cape Town is seeking a Chief Director for the Secretariat for Safety and Security. The role involves driving and managing special programs and partnerships across the Western Cape, alongside facilitating housing delivery. Candidates must possess an appropriate degree, along with a minimum of 5 years at a senior managerial level and completion of the Pre-entry SMS Certificate. The position offers the opportunity to make a substantial impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience at a Senior Managerial level.
• Completion of the Pre-entry SMS Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Driving, implementing, and managing special programmes and public private partnerships throughout the Western Cape.
• Facilitating gap and rental housing delivery.

Education

Appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA

Job description

Job title : Chief Director: Secretariat for Safety and Security, Ref No. POCS 12/2025

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town. Deadline: January 26, 2026.

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by driving, implementing, and managing special programmes and public private partnerships throughout the Western Cape as well as facilitate gap and rental housing delivery.

Job Purpose

• The post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years experience at a Senior Managerial level.
• Completion of the Pre-entry SMS Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.