
Deputy Director: Social Crime Prevention
Salary or stipendR932 292 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package
The Department of Community Safety is looking for a Deputy Director: Social Crime Prevention. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/251, page 183
- Reference number
- REFS/057067
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Centre
- Northern Corridor
What you will need
- No criminal record or any cases pending against you.
- A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence.
- Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation and Public Service regulations.
- Understanding of expectations of customers.
- Departmental priorities.
- Crime patterns and causes thereof.
- Planning, organising, and leading a team.
- Problem solving.
- Communication.
- Innovative.
- Monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Public speaking.
- Presentation skills.
- Public relations.
- Event management skills.
Experience
Matric plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7)/ equivalent qualification in preferably Social Sciences/ Community Development or Policing. 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) in Social Crime Prevention programmes or Community Development primary and secondary research.
Skills and competencies
- Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation and Public Service regulations.
- Monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Event management skills.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of the Social Crime Prevention strategy.
- Coordinate the implementation of the school safety, VAWAC and Youth Safety Strategy.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of youth safety, school safety, VAWAC and substance abuse prevention programmes.
- Ensure effective and efficient leadership.
- Manage service delivery improvement.
- Manage human and financial resources.
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ms. Avhatakali Nemukula/ Ms. Mmathethi Patjie
- Telephone: (011) 689 3845

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