Section Head: Tactical Operations (Brigadier) needed at South African Police Service

Generic Appointment Requirements: 
Applicants:

• Must be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English; 
• Must have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ licence; 
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a preliminary security clearance vetting, which must reflect no negative issue against such candidate; and 
• Will be required to undergo a security vetting process to the level of Top Secret and obtain a security clearance of Top Secret within six months after appointment (if not already in possession of such a valid security clearance). 

Appointment Requirements 

Applicants:

• Must have at least a three (3) year Degree or Diploma (accredited by SAQA on NQF level 6 or higher) in Policing / Criminal Law or equivalent 3 year qualification relevant to the core functions of the post. 
• An applicable post graduate qualification relevant to the core functions of the post, relevant training and development in a Middle Management Learning Programme, Leadership and Management Training Programme, and / or Programme and Project Management may be an advantage; and 
• Must have a minimum period of three years’ appropriate managerial experience in the field of the post. 

Core Functions: 

• Is directly accountable to the Component: Specialised Operations, 
• To ensure the provisioning of tactical response capacity to complement normal policing. 
• Manage Tactical Response Teams. 
• Manage Anti-Gang Units. 
• Manage Counter Terrorism. 
• Manage and utilise human, financial, physical and information resources in the immediate post environment in accordance with the strategies, priorities and regulatory framework of the SAPS.