HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND LIAISON

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
Vacancy Information Download
Reference Number: KZNPG/20260713/4372
Advert Reference Number: DCSL/HOD/07/2026
Job Title: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
SAFETY AND LIAISON
Job Level: 15
Vacancy Type: Internal & External
Salary: R1 885 710.00
Department: KZN OFFICE OF THE PREMIER
Component: HEAD OFFICE
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 5 Year Fixed-term contract
Center: PIETERMARITZBURG
Number Of Posts: 1
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction and perform all functions attached to the Head of Department of Community Safety
and Liaison in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 as amended and Public Service Regulations, 2016. Ensure
the effectiveness and efficiency of line function components dealing with the monitoring of police service
delivery, the evaluation of complaints received about the police, social crime prevention and research,
community policing, and victim empowerment and special inter-sectoral projects . Formulate and ensure the
implementation of policies, procedures, strategies and projects, including the determination and provision of
training and development programmes within and external to the Department which will enable the Department
to successfully fulfil its role in providing an effective and efficient service at all times . The management of all
resources, including human resources under his/her supervision in order to deliver on core functions . Exercising
of control of the utilisation of the KZN Department of Community Safety and Liaison in terms of prescribed Acts
and Regulations to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to the people of the Province . Provide
expert advice to the Premier as the Executive Authority on a regular basis regarding all matters pertaining to the
Department and legal support and security services as stipulated in the SAPS Act and MISS document . Provide
effective and efficient administrative systems . The overall management of the rendering of efficient and
professional departmental services to functionaries within Department and the general public with particular
emphasis on service delivery within the Province.
Qualifications and Experience:
. Applicants must be in possession of an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) PLUS a post graduate
qualification (NQF level 8) in LLB/ Criminology/ Public Administration/ Social Sciences as recognized by
SAQA. Minimum of 10 years relevant experience at a senior management level. . Computer Literacy . Valid
driver's license.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:
. Strong strategic capabilities as well as leadership . Significant managerial capability and experience in providing
strategic leadership and direction in the sector. Extensive knowledge and understanding of national and
provincial legislation .Sound knowledge and understanding of all policies affecting the Department of
Community Safety and Liaison . Ability to engage leaders in government, businesses and labour at high level .
Experience in working with organized labour and unions . Facilitation and organizing skills . Good negotiation
skills . Experience in running an organization as well as interacting with senior officials/human resources within
and outside the Public Sector . Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of South Africa,
Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations . Knowledge, interpretation and Application of all Legislative Framework/ Policies . Project
Management Skills . Financial Management Skills . Strategic Management Skills and Planning Skills . People
Management and empowerment skills . Analytical, creative and innovative thinking skills.
Additional Information
Enquiries: Ms. N.G. Khanyile, Director-GeneralTel. No. 033 307 0260
Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or
supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted
within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government reserves the right not to make this appointment. It is
the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your
application.
NB: All shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical
elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
Following the interview and technical assessment, candidates recommended for appointment at the SMS level
will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the course offered by the National School of Government
(NSG) prior to their appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the
SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www/thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-
entryprogramme.
All SMS posts have been identified to target females and people with disabilities in order to achieve the 50% and
2% targets respectively, in line with National Cabinet Directive. The successful candidate will be required to
undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the regulations.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address
[email protected].
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and preference
will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of Employment Equity Act, 1998.
The Department reserves the right not to make these appointments.
CLOSING DATE: 24 July 2026
How to apply
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: https://www.eservices.gov.za/ and follow the following
process;
1. Register using your ID and personal information;
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access https://www.eservices.gov.za/, then follow the below
steps:
1. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
2. Click on “ Click on KZN Provincial Government e-Recruitment Vacancies, S'Thesha Waya Waya”;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
For support, please send an email to: [email protected]
Closing Date : 24 Jul 2026
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER FOR KZN E-RECRUITMENT SYSTEM
a)The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and all KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Public Entities are equal
opportunity, affirmative action employers, and preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from
designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998. The filling of posts may also be guided by the
Departments/ Entities Employment Equity plan/targets.
b)If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
unsuccessful.
c)Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
d)Please clearly indicate the name of the post and reference number of the position for which you are applying.
e)Applicants applying for posts in KZN Government Departments via the online e-Recruitment system, must
upload a copy of their CV onto the system. Certified copies of supporting documents need not accompany your
application and CV, as these will be requested from shortlisted applicants only.
f)Applicants applying for posts in KZN Public Entities via the online e-Recruitment system, must upload copies
of all documents, including certified copies of all documents stipulated in the advert of the Public Entity.
g)It is the responsibility of the applicant to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA), prior to the time the qualification documents are requested to be submitted to
the KZN Provincial Department or Public Entity.
h)Only candidates who meet the requirements may apply.
i)Appointment is subject to verification of the qualifications of the applicant, reference checking, and securing a
positive security clearance, in circumstances where this is in relation to the requirement/s for appointment to the
post applied for.
j)Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
k)Applications sent to incorrect email address will not be considered.
l)The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right not to make an appointment.
m)The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement.
n)Reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer and candidates
are advised to include references from the current employment in their application/CV to facilitate this.
o)The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right to regard a negative record on any
verification check or risk assessment conducted, as sufficient grounds for refusal to select a candidate for
appointment.
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