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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CRIME PREVENTION AND PARTNERSHIPS: AMAJUBA

Department of Community Safety and Liaison · Newcastle

Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
CSL14/2026
Salary band
R 605 742
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 15 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Community Safety and Liaison Location: Newcastle Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10) 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. Enquiries: Ms. A. Ncapayi Tel No: (033) 341 9300 Closing Date: 2026-09-28T23:59:00+02:00

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

Key responsibilities

  • 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