Deputy Chief Protector
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- An appropriate B Degree (NQF 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF 6) in Policing or equivalent.
- Must have at least six (6) years’ experience in the field of the post.
- Must have police, military, or correctional service basic training.
- Must have successfully completed a VIP and/or Close Protection course.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- High level of understanding of and competency in people protection.
- Knowledge and experience of undercover work.
- Must be competent in at least two (2) official languages of which one must be English.
- Must be prepared to be available 24/7 and travel extensively, even after-hours.
- Know how to account for public funds according to the PFMA.
- Knowledge of Asset Management in the Public service, Knowledge of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, National Crime Prevention Strategy, Victims Charter, and Batho Pele Principles.
- Sound knowledge the Witness Protection Act, 1998, Firearm control Act and Criminal Procedure Act, 1977.
- Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, the PFMA, 1999 and Treasury Regulations.
- Sound knowledge of the Minimum-Security Information Standards (MISS).
- Must be prepared to undergo a Top-Secret security clearance, a regular polygraph and voice stress analysis test.
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- General management skills.
- People management and empowerment.
- Administration skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Planning and Prioritizing.
- Customer Focus and Responsiveness.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Candidate will be subjected to a competency assessment which can include report writing, fire-arm competency, advance driving, and fitness assessment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
- Manage admissions of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses and related persons.
- Manage and coordinate the protection of witnesses and related persons and contribute to their safety.
- Ensure that operations are conducted in line with the OWP mandate.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources and good governance.
- Provide sound stakeholder relationships.
