Manager (Land Invasion) – Public Safety

About the role

eThekwini's Public Safety Department is recruiting a Manager (Land Invasion) (Grade 14, Ref 42004168) to manage the provision of an effective, efficient and sustainable security service, with special emphasis on land invasion. The post sits in the Security Management Directorate and carries a total remuneration package of R1,037,698 to R1,316,710 per year.

Key responsibilities

• Control and prevent unlawful occupation of Council-owned land and property.
• Align with the Land Invasion section's strategy, define, implement and monitor short-term plans and objectives.
• Direct and control the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel in the Land Invasion Section.
• Manage financial controls and procedures and support financial planning.
• Coordinate the security service and establish procedures and programmes to give informal settlements basic services such as water, electricity, sanitation and road access.
• Share information on outcomes, developments, problems and constraints, and present public safety education material.
• Coordinate administrative and reporting requirements linked to performance indicators.

Required profile

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Security Management, Policing or a related field; a degree (NQF Level 7) preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience, including 2 years at a supervisory level in the Police or a recognised security or law enforcement environment (5 years and 3 years at supervisor level preferred).
• Valid PSIRA Grade A certificate, valid firearm competency certificate (handgun, short gun and rifle) and a valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• First Aid, OHS training and PRISA Grade B within 12 months of appointment; employees in service by 31 July 2014 with 2 years of supervisory experience and studying toward the qualification may apply.
• On standby and overtime as required; physically and mentally fit.

Required skills

• Problem solving, negotiation and influencing, written communication.
• Patrol, enforcement and emergency response.
• Coaching and mentoring, client orientation and cognitive ability.