Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English; 
• Must be a SA citizen; 
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/ department cases; 
• Computer Literacy; 
• Interpersonal, communication and Organizational Skills. 
• Analytical, Self-Management and Problem-Solving Skills; 
• Report Writing, presentation, development skills; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light driver’s license; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; 
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage 
• Must not have visible tattoos when wearing SAPS uniform; 
• Successful candidate must be willing to travel and attend courses when required. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree in Psychology accredited by SAQA on NQF level 9 or higher. 
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience at supervisory level in the field of the post. 
• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and must produce proof of annual paid up fees for the 2024/2025 financial year.

Inherent competencies: 

• Experience with development of policies and programmes. 
• Experience in trauma interventions. 
• Experience in suicide interventions. 
• Experience is psychometric assessments. 
• Demonstrate strong data analysis skills. 

Core Functions: 

• Manage effective research and Development within Psychological Services 
• Manage and effective coordination, planning and implementation of all psychological assessment in SAPS related to entry-level assessments and specialized assessments. 
• Manage and effective and efficient coordination of Organizational Diagnosis in the SAPS. 
• Manage the administration task in the Section Psychological Services. 
• Manage development and review of Policies, National Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Management of human, physical and financial resources allocated to Psychological Services as the Sub-Section Head: Development.