Deputy Director: Social Crime Prevention
Gauteng Department of Community Safety
- Location
- Central Corridor, Gauteng
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Matric plus a degree, ideally in Social Sciences, Community Development or Policing
- 3 years at Assistant Director level in crime prevention or community work
- Code 08 or 10 driver's licence needed
- No criminal record
- Central Corridor, Gauteng
How to apply
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Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/252, ref REFS/057068. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Chief Directorate: Provincial Secretariat
Requirements:
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. 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.
Duties:
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 programs. Ensure effective and efficient leadership. Manage service delivery improvement. Manage human and financial resources.
Enquiries: Ms. Avhatakali Nemukula/ Ms. Mmathethi Patjie Tel No: (011) 689 3845/ 3723/
Reference number: REFS/057068