DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Community Safety

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.

Central CorridorApplications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/252, page 183

Reference number
REFS/057068
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
9 November 2026
Centre
Central 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 184 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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