Chief Director: Civilian Secretariat for Police (5YEARS)
Job Details
- Job Title: Chief Director: Civilian Secretariat for Police
- Reference Number: FS CSRT 02/01/2026
- Post Number: POST 14/97
Location
- Centre: Head Office
- City: Bloemfontein
- Province: Free State
- Country: South Africa
Employment Information
- Contract Type: 5-Year Fixed Contract
- Level: Senior Management Service (SMS) – Level 14
- Number of Posts: 1
Salary Package
- R1 494 900 per annum (all-inclusive)
Package Structure:
- 70% Basic Salary
- 30% Flexible portion, including:
- 13th cheque
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Housing allowance
- Medical aid assistance
- Employer pension contribution (~13%)
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and oversight of policing and safety services in the province, ensuring accountability, compliance, and improved service delivery within the policing sector.
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree in):
- Public Management
- Social Sciences
- Developmental Studies or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience
- Nyukela (SMS Pre-Entry Certificate) – mandatory
- Valid driver’s licence
Important:
- Applicants must NOT be current or former members of the South African Police Service
Knowledge Required
- Civilian Oversight for Police Service Act
- South African Police Service Act
- Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Systems
- National Crime Prevention Strategy
- Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy
- Constitution of South Africa
- Public Service Act
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Safety and Security sector legislation
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strategic leadership and governance
- Policy development and implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation expertise
- Financial management and compliance
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Analytical and decision-making skills
- Change management in complex environments
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
- Provide direction for civilian oversight of policing
- Align departmental goals with national and provincial policies
2. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Oversee monitoring of police service delivery across the province
- Evaluate performance of policing programmes
- Ensure SAPS compliance with legislation and policies
3. Policy & Research
- Lead research, analysis, and policy development
- Provide insights on policing performance and improvements
4. Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Build relationships with:
- Civil society
- Government departments
- South African Police Service
- Represent the Secretariat in Justice, Crime Prevention & Security Cluster
5. Complaints & Oversight
- Address complaints against police services
- Monitor compliance with laws such as the Domestic Violence Act
- Oversee disciplinary and civil claims processes
6. Resource & Programme Management
- Manage human, financial, and operational resources
- Develop and implement strategies and programmes
- Ensure effective governance and reporting
Selection Process
- Pre-entry assessments:
- Practical exercise
- Integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment
- Performance agreement required within 3 months
Enquiries
- Ms N. Mopeli: 072 781 5180
Applications
- Email: cdcivilian@freetrans.gov.za