Senior Community Police Relations Officer

About the role

The Department of Community Safety (Gauteng) is hiring a Senior Community Police Relations Officer in Provincial Secretariat, based in Southern Corridor. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/057020 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the improvement of relations between the community and LEAS at cluster level (SAPS, Metro Police, District Municipal Police, and DCS Traffic Officers.
• Develop, support and capacitate community safety structures at cluster.
• Maintain database of community patrollers per cluster.
• Monitor and report on performance of patrollers deployed on hotspot per cluster.
• Facilitate departmental campaigns (take charge campaigns & community outreach programs).

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a relevant B Degree/equivalent qualification (preferably in Criminal Justice System/Law Enforcement Agencies and/Public Management and Administration.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in provincial secretariat/police secretariat environment.
• All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
• No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Departmental policies and procedures
• Relevant public service regulations
• Gauteng Safety Strategy
• Reporting procedures
• Information system
• SAPS Act, Regulations and Amendments
• SA Constitution
• Interpreting & Evaluating Information
• Verbal and written communication
• Organizing/maintaining information
• Communicating information
• Computer Literacy
• Problem solving and conflict management
• Listening and negotiation
• Tact and diplomacy
• Teamwork and Discipline