Director: Crime Prevention x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Director: Crime Prevention
- Reference Number: FS CSRT 03/01/2026
- Post Number: POST 14/98
Location
- Centre: Head Office
- City: Bloemfontein
- Province: Free State
- Country: South Africa
Employment Information
- Level: SMS – Level 13
- Number of Posts: 1
Salary Package
- R1 266 714 per annum (all-inclusive package)
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 management of crime prevention programmes, ensuring effective implementation of policies and initiatives that promote community safety and crime reduction in the province.
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree) in:
- Social Science
- Policing
- Criminal Justice
- Or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at middle/senior management level
- Nyukela (SMS Pre-Entry Certificate) – mandatory
- Valid driver’s licence
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 planning and leadership
- Policy development and implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Financial and resource management
- Stakeholder and community engagement
- Analytical thinking and decision-making
- Strong communication and reporting skills
Key Responsibilities
1. Crime Prevention Strategy
- Develop and implement crime prevention programmes and policies
- Promote an integrated approach to social crime prevention
2. Community Safety & Engagement
- Strengthen community-police relations
- Mobilise communities, NGOs, and traditional leaders
- Support Community Policing Forums (CPFs) and Safety Forums
3. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Monitor police service delivery and compliance
- Evaluate effectiveness of crime prevention initiatives
4. Policy & Advisory Role
- Provide policy advice to leadership and Provincial Commissioner
- Support oversight of policing through the Secretariat
5. Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate multi-sectoral partnerships
- Represent the department in committees and forums
6. Directorate Management
- Lead and manage staff performance
- Oversee budgets and resource allocation
- Prepare and submit operational reports
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: dcrimeprev@freetrans.gov.za