Chief Director: Security Risk Management, Ref No. Pocs 13/2025

**Job Purpose**:
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 provide leadership, guidance and support to Western Cape Government Departments on Safety and security related matters. This 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.**

**Recommendation**:
N/A

**Key Performance Areas**:
**Strategic Management, advice and guidance will entail the following**:

- Provide comprehensive security risk management service to the Western Cape i.r.o property, assets, equipment, reputation, employees, visitors and guests.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to the Heads of provincial institutions to ensure compliance with applicable safety and security regulations and policies.
- Drive strategic direction and actively participate in internal and external forums to influence departmental leadership on security risk management.
- Lead the development and governance of integrated security programs with a focus on optimizing resource alignment and collaboration across departments and institutions.
- Provide security support services.
- Provide transversal administrative and support service to security risk management and Neighbourhood Watch Structures (NHWs).
- Develop transversal policy documentation and/or guidelines in relation to the management of safely and security risks.

**Strategic Management and Change Management will entail the following**:

- Define and continuously review the purpose, objectives, priorities and core activities of the Chief Directorate to ensure strategic alignment and organisational relevance.
- Drive the Chief Directorate’s strategy,including the development, planning and management of strategic and business plans.
- Evaluate performance on an ongoing basis against predetermined key measurable objectives, targets and standards, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Report to the Head of Department on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts, with specific emphasis on proper and compliant record-keeping.
- Lead change management initiatives to strengthen organisational adaptability, operational efficiency and stakeholder responsiveness.
- Foster and promote a culture of innovation, encouraging new approaches, continuous learning and improved service delivery within the Chief Directorate.

**People Management will entail the following**:

- Recruitment and Selection.
- Employee Development.
- Performance Management.
- Capacity Building.
- Labour Relations and Discipline Management.

**Financial Management**

- Budget participation and preperation.
- Financial reporting, accountability and proper record keeping.
- Tender Procurement and Tender procedures.
- Contract Management.
- Strategic alignment.
- Asset Management.
- Contract Management.
- Risk Management.

**Competencies**:
**Proven knowledge of the following**:

- Proven knowledge of and working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices relevant to the line functions of the Chief Directorate; Information and Knowledge Management Systems; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development and Strategic Management; Governance and administration; Broad understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social dynamics affecting the Western Cape Government; Labour relations legislation, regulations, and best practices; Performance Management Systems and Frameworks.

**Core Competencies**:

- Strategic capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management.

**Skills**:

- Numeracy; Computer literacy; Project Management; Accounting/ Finance/ Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning.

**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R1 494 900 per annum (salary level 14).

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

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