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Head of Department: Public Safety

  • Office of the City Manager
  • Public Safety
  • R 2 219 302 pa (all-inclusive, cost to company)
  • Sappi Building, 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein
  • 012/2026

Application Requirements

Provide strategic leadership, direction, and support for effective emergency, fire, rescue services, disaster management, public information education and relations, and by-law enforcement services within and beyond the borders of the City

Designation

Head of Department: Public Safety

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric/Grade 12; or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice / Police Science / Fire Science / Disaster Management / Law Enforcement / Business Administration / Public Administration, or relevant degree in Public Safety Administration discipline or related field (NQF level 7);
  • 10 years’ extensive experience and subject matter expertise in the public safety, security, and emergency management services environments, of which 5 years must be at a senior managerial level;
  • Working knowledge of police and/or emergency management operations;
  • Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation;
  • Good knowledge of the performance management system;
  • Good governance;
  • Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations;
  • Valid driver’s license;
  • No criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous dispensation).

More Information

For more information about this opportunity, please download the document(s) below.

Closing Date

09/02/2026
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