CHIEF DIRECTOR: CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE: REF NO: FS
CSRT 02/01/2026 (1X POST)
(5-Year Fixed Contract)
SALARY :
R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (An all-inclusive remuneration package).
The remuneration package consists of the basic salary (70% of the package)
and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of the applicable
rules which includes Government’s contribution to the Government Employee
Pension Fund – 13% of the basic salary and flexible portion which may be
structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and
which include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner’s allowance
and medical aid assistance. The successful candidate will be required to enter
into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Head Office (Bloemfontein)
REQUIREMENTS :
Appropriate NQF 7 (as recognised by SAQA) Bachelor’s Degree in Public
Management/ Social Science or Developmental Studies or equivalent
qualification. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial
level. Understanding of the Civilian Oversight for Police Service Act, the South
African Police Service Act, Crime Prevention Policy Practices and Criminal
Justice Systems, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Integrated Crime and
Violence Prevention Strategy, Constitution of RSA, the Public Service Act,
Public Finance Management Act; in-depth knowledge of legislative prescripts
governing the Safety and Security Sector, etc. Nyukela Pre-Entry SMS
Certificate (no appointment shall be finalised without the relevant candidate
producing the pre-entry certificate for SMS). Valid driver’s license.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an
Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both
technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The
candidate applying for the position should not be a member or former member
of the police service, i.e., SAPS. Key requirements: Proven ability to provide
strategic direction for the component and manage change within a complex
regulatory environment. Ability to set the strategic direction for the Civilian
Oversight for Police Chief Directorate and align departmental goals with
broader national/ provincial policies. Proven ability to make high-level
decisions, particularly in governing the safety and security sector.
Proven ability to lead a team, manage performance and foster capacity building. Proven track record in providing high-level reports on issues relating to safety and security in the province. High-level strategic financial management, accountability and compliance with public service prescripts. Experience in monitoring and
evaluating performance within the public service, specifically related to policing
or law enforcement.
DUTIES :
Direct the provision of research, information analysis and conceptualisation
services to the Provincial Secretariat. Direct the monitoring and evaluation of
service delivery for all police service units in the FS Province, Address
complaints against police service delivery at the provincial level with the SAPS
Commissioner. Manage the development and maintenance of community
structures. Represent the Provincial Secretariat for the Police at the Free State
Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster. Provide guidance on the
monitoring of policing legislation and policies to improve service delivery.
Provide a strategy on the analysis of the performance of police in relation to
the Departmental strategic plan, budget utilisation, and Ministerial priorities.
Manage the oversight, monitoring and evaluation of police compliance to
policies and legislation. Provide guidance on monitoring and ensuring SAPS
compliance with legislation, policing policies and Ministerial directives. Manage
reporting on SAPS implementation and compliance with the Domestic Violence
Act to Parliament. Establish and manage the relationship between relevant
stakeholders such as Civil Society, SAPS and other government Departments.
Manage the development of strategies to monitor and evaluate police conduct
and transformation. Manage the assessment of civil claims and disciplinary
procedures for evaluating SAPS programs. Ensure the development of
strategies, processes and procedures for evaluating SAPS programs.
Development and implementation policies, strategies and programmes.
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources within the Chief
Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N. Mopeli at 072 781 5180
APPLICATIONS : E-Recruitment Email: cdcivilian@freetrans.gov.za