Senior Administrative Officer: Community Police Relations

Tracking Number: POCS 04/2026

Salary Level: 8

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr Justin Lottring at (079)?323 2502

Job Purpose

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual topromote community police relations and violence prevention with safety partners, through integrated service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

Support and maintain good relations between the Department and safety partners (i.e.Community Police Forums (CPFs), Neighbourhood Watch (NHWs), district municipalities,Community Safety Forums (CSFs),South African Police Services (SAPS);Administer the Community Safety funding system;Conduct formal assessments on the functionality of the safety partners [e.g. Community Safety Forums (CSFs);Facilitate effective and efficient communication with safety partners and stakeholders;Managerial/Supervisory functions.

Competencies

Knowledge ofand working experience ofthe following:Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policiesand best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Community development and client liaison (internal andexternal); Service delivery orientations; Information systems that aid in the management ofknowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Policy development, and operational management,monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and socialaffairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.Skills in the following:Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);Communication skill (written and verbal); Strategic planning; Facilitation; Organisation building; Problem-solving;Report writing;Negotiation, motivational, monitoring and evaluation; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 413 001 - R 486 501 per annum (Salary level 8)Note onremunerationinadditionservice benefits or obligationsfor qualifying employees(medicalassistance, housingassistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.