ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CHAPLAIN (X2 POSTS)

The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management is seeking two suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the role of Assistant Director: Chaplain within its Human Resource Management directorate. These positions are based at the Head Office in Mmabatho and Bojanala, and form part of the department’s broader commitment to employee health and wellness. The successful candidates will play a key role in providing spiritual and emotional support to departmental personnel, helping to foster a resilient, motivated and cohesive workforce. This is a supervisory-level post, graded at Level 09, and is ideal for theology professionals who combine pastoral expertise with strong leadership and organisational abilities.

Applicants must hold a Matric certificate or equivalent, as well as an appropriate Diploma or Degree in Theology at NQF level 6 or 7. In addition, they need between three and five years of relevant experience, with at least two years at a supervisory level (typically salary levels 7 or 8). A valid driver’s licence is essential. The role requires a sound understanding of the Integrated Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework of 2008, including its pillars and policies, as well as practical knowledge of Biblical application and pastoral counselling. The department also expects candidates to demonstrate knowledge of diversity management, leadership, project planning and coordination, and familiarity with relevant Acts, policies, regulations, Batho Pele principles and related prescripts. Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office, proven management ability, dynamic leadership skills, and the capacity to maintain positive interpersonal relations are all required. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, analytical thinking, problem-solving, report writing, liaison, negotiation, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are also key.

The core duties of the Assistant Director: Chaplain include providing spiritual empowerment and emotional support to departmental personnel, offering spiritual counselling during times of distress, and acting as a working link between the department and local churches. The incumbent will also promote organisational wellness, facilitate diversity programmes, coordinate the management of departmental employee interaction events, and develop and maintain an acknowledgement strategy. These responsibilities are central to creating a supportive workplace environment that aligns with the department’s wellness objectives and transformation agenda.

This department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and aims to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment advances representivity, with specific encouragement for African females with disabilities on salary levels 8 to 10, African females on levels 11 to 13, and Indian males on levels 7 to 12. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form, accompanied by a detailed CV with at least three referees and their current contact details. Certified copies are not required at the application stage, but shortlisted candidates must produce certified documents before interviews. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, and tertiary qualifications require academic transcripts. Each application must be submitted separately per post, indicating the relevant centre and reference number. Candidates should be available for selection interviews and should note that the department reserves the right not to make appointments.