Director: Ethekwini Region

DIRECTOR: ETHEKWINI REGION is listed by DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND LIAISON. The post is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A Degree (NQF level 7 or higher) in Social Science / Police Science / Criminology or relevant equivalent qualification coupled with a minimum of 5 years’ middle / senior management experience in Criminal Justice environment.
• A valid driver’s license Code B.
• Nyukela SMS Pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment.
• Applicants must be prepared to work extended hours.
• The successful candidate must have knowledge of the Constitution of RSA, 1996, Knowledge of public service Act and regulations, PFMA, South African Police Act,1995, National Crime Prevention Strategy, 1996, KZN Commissions Act,1999, Domestic Violence Act,1998, Child Care Act,1983, Criminal Procedure Act,1977, Employment Equity Act,1998, Skills Development Act,1998, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act,2000, Promotions of Access to Information Act,2000, Electronic Communications & Transactions Act, 2002, State Information Technology Agency Act,1999,National Youth Development Agency Act, 2008, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act,2011, Fleet management, Labour Relations Act,1995, Communication and protocol, Communication skills, Project management skills Community Development, Report writing skills, Computer and Financial Management skills.

Duties / Responsibilities

• To provide strategic direction and coordination in the Region.
• Manage and promote crime prevention and partnerships.
• Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of police performance in the region.
• Ensure the development and implementation of integrated and costed Annual Police Service Delivery Plan for the Region and outreach areas.
• Manage the development, evaluation and review of regional community safety models, initiatives and monitoring tools.
• Ensure effective management of resources for the Directorate.

Application Instructions

With the implementation of the online recruitment system, applicants for any vacant post within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal may apply for a post in the following ways: -a) via the S’thesha Waya Waya - KZN Online recruitment portal at (https://www.eservices.gov.za) or b) by submitting by post their Z83 and CV directly to the department to The Head: Community Safety and Liaison, Human Resource Management, Private Bag, X 9143, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand delivered to 179 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg.

For attention: Ms. Z.R Bekwa

Method: Hand delivery

Notes

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications, all non-SA citizens must submit a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

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. For SMS posts, all shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Prior to appointment, a candidate will be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services which is an online course offered by the National School of Government (NSG).

The course is under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. The successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment.

All personal data on applications will be dealt with in terms of the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts and to use other recruitment processes to fill these posts should it choose to do so.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr. N.D Mchunu Tel No: (033) 341 9300

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 114–115
• Open the DPSA circular PDF