Qualifications and experience required:

• A relevant degree or B Tech / Policing Degree.
• And all requirements applicable to be appointed as a Municipal Police member in terms of Regulation 11 of the Regulations for Municipal Police, 1999.
• Successful completion of the prescribed Municipal Police training at an accredited Municipal Police training facility.
• At least eight years’ managerial experience in policing or a similar environment, with proven competency as per the National Treasury Competency modules for middle management.
• Technical and working knowledge of the policing function, strategy, and policing development and implementation.
• Good knowledge of local government related legislation, regulations and policies, budgeting skills and corporate governance principles.
• Computer literacy.
• No criminal record.
• Firearm proficiency.700.00.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Effective oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official language.
• Project management skills.
• Strategic management and forward planning skills to achieve short- and long-term objectives of section.
• Excellent personnel and performance management skills.
• Excellent financial management control skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal policies and bylaws, as well as any other relevant legislation relating to the position.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Report-writing and presentation skills.
• Facilitating and team building skills.

Job purpose:

• Responsible for the strategic organisation, management and control resources of the Metro Police Department to ensure that all performance indicators/goals set in terms of the Metro’s Integrated Development Programmes are efficiently and effectively met.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancies should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to “Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.