ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CRIME PREVENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS

Department of Community Safety and Liaison

Reference number: CSL15/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Stanger
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

A 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6 or higher) in Social Sciences / Police science or relevant equivalent qualification recognized by SAQA, together with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Crime Prevention and Partnerships environment. A valid driver’s license. Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours. The successful candidate must have knowledge of the Constitution, Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA, Civilian Oversight Act, SAPS Act, Knowledge of Domestic Violence Act, Project Management, Crime Prevention Policies, Communication skills, Project management skills, Report writing skills, Computer skills, Financial Management skills, Conflict Resolution skills.

Duties

To promote community police relations and community safety structures. Implement safety models and initiatives for the district. Develop and maintain community policing forums, community safety forums and community crime prevention partnerships and associations. Implement community safety models and initiatives in the district. Strengthen partnership with the Civil Society Organisations in the prevention and management of crime prevention in the district. Coordinate inter-departmental partnerships to implement interventions in policing priorities.

Where to send your application

With the implementation of the online recruitment system, applicants for any vacant post within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal may apply for a post in the following ways: -a) via the S’thesha Waya Waya - KZN Online recruitment portal at (https://www.eservices.gov.za) or b) by submitting by post their Z83 and CV directly to the department to The Head: Community Safety and Liaison, Human Resource Management, Private Bag, X 9143, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand delivered to 179 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Ms. Z.R Bekwa

Enquiries

Ms. B.G Mbili Tel No: (033) 341 9300

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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