DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SOCIAL CRIME PREVENTION

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; In loco; ZAR 792.000 - 1.072.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Department of Community Safety in Gauteng is inviting applications for the Deputy Director: Social Crime Prevention. This role leads the Social Crime Prevention strategy and related school safety, VAWAC and Youth Safety initiatives.

You will monitor and evaluate programmes, coordinate resources, and provide leadership to deliver public safety outcomes. Applicants must meet qualification criteria and possess a code 08/10 driver's licence.

Competenze

• Matric with a recognised bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in social sciences or policing.
• 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) in Social Crime Prevention or community development.
• No criminal record and valid code 08/10 driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and public service regulations.
• Strong communication, planning, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate programmes; report writing, public speaking.

Mansioni

• Coordinate the implementation of the Social Crime Prevention strategy and related programmes; lead a team; manage resources.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Report writing

Presentation

Event management

Problem solving

Public relations

Team leadership

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Social Sciences/Community Development/Policing

Descrizione del lavoro

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SOCIAL CRIME PREVENTION

• Reference Number : refs/057067
• Directorate : NORTHERN CORRIDOR
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R932 292,00 per annum. An all-inclusive remuneration packages

Requirements :

• Matric plus a recognised bachelor’s degree (NQF7)/ equivalent qualification in preferably Social Sciences/ Community Development or Policing as recognized by SAQA. 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) in Social Crime Prevention programmes or Community Development primary and secondary research. No criminal record or any cases pending against you. A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation and Public Service regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Departmental priorities. Crime patterns and causes thereof. Planning, organising, and leading a team. Problem solving. Communication. Innovative. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Report writing skills. Public speaking. Presentation skills. Public relations. Event management skills

Duties :

• Coordinate the implementation of the Social Crime Prevention strategy. Coordinate the implementation of the school safety, VAWAC and Youth Safety Strategy. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of youth safety, school safety, VAWAC and substance abuse prevention programs. Ensure effective and efficient leadership. Manage service delivery improvement. Manage human and financial resources.

Notes :

• Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity and gender-sensitive employer, and it intends to promote retrospectivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration. We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application.

Employer : Department of Community Safety

Location : GAUTENG

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade12 Certificate?

Do you have a 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) in Social Crime Prevention programmes or Community Development primary and secondary research?

Do you have a a recognized National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7)/ equivalent qualification in preferably Social Sciences/ Community Development or Policing as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have a valid code 08/10 driver’s licence?