DEPARTMENT OF CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE SERVICE

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is an equal opportunity, and gender sensitive employer and it
is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The
Secretariat for Police service is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity
employment.

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be mailed timeously to Private Bag X922, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered or couriered to 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretorius Street,
Fedsure Building 2nd floor, Pretoria at the Reception Desk.

CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026. NB: Please ensure that your application reaches this office not
later than 16h00 on weekdays

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 of
the Public Service Act, obtainable from any Public Service Department or any
Public Service and Administration website or Recruitment Office within the
Secretariat for Police Service. Applicants are not required to submit copies of
qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a
fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (e.g. indicating positions
held, dates and key performance areas/responsibilities). Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day
of the interviews following communication from the Department. Failure to
submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not
being considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall
undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to
determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic
requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will
recommend the most suitable candidate. Short-listed candidates will be
subjected to a security clearance. The Secretary of Police Service has the right
not to fill the post. All posts are based in Pretoria. Preference will be given to
youth, people with disability and women in accordance with our employment
equity. No late applications will be accepted. Failure to comply with this
requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will
be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within
three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful.

POST 16/05 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND ACQUISITION REF NO: CSP/09/2026

SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Undergraduate Qualification (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA) /
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or Purchasing
Management or relevant SCM qualification. Three (3) years’ experience in
Supply Chain environment at a supervisory level. Knowledge of Public Finance
Management Act and Treasury-related legislations. Knowledge of Contract
management and leasing processes, Supply Chain Management policies and
procedures, BAS and LOGIS system. Computer literacy, communication skills,
presentation and project Management skills. Planning and organizing, problem
solving and decision-making skills. Leadership and facilitation skills. Valid
driver’s license.

DUTIES : Coordinate, review and execute the Bidding process. Provide secretariat
support services to the Departmental Bid Specification Committee, Acquisition
Committee and Bid Evaluation Committee. Compile Bid documents. Publish
Tender invitations. Conduct research on the relevant identified procurement
needs. Analyse and determine requirements for implementation. Assess and
interpret the results of the research conducted on the market. Recommend
proposals for procurement methodology. Ensure compliance with quality
requirements. Coordinate the review of the Annual Procurement Plan. Analyse
the information and engage with business units regarding the annual
procurement. Confirm availability of budget with Finance unit/Business Units.
Check alignment of the procurement plan against strategic goals and
objectives. Consolidate the information collected into the procurement plan and
table for approval by the Accounting Officer. Compile Terms of Reference/
specifications to invite service providers for an expression of interest. Receive,
evaluate and recommend the expressions of interest for approval/adjudication.
Coordinate, review and source quotations from the Central Supplier Database
(CSD). Receive, compile and recommend submissions (SCM3’s) for approval.
Manage the rotation of suppliers. Quality assures information on the supplier
database. Management of Resources (Human Resource, Financial Resource
and Equipment/Asset).

ENQUIRIES : Mr MD Mashifane Tel No: (012) 4931 435
APPLICATIONS : Can be emailed to ASD-DemandAqui@csp.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured, Indian and White Males and Females in
accordance with our employment equity plan

POST 16/04 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RESEARCH REF NO: CSP/08/2026

SALARY : R605 742 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Social Science/Data Science/ Statistics, Economics, or relevant equivalent
qualification. Three (3) years’ proven experience in conducting impact
research. Proven experience regarding research on the impact of policies,
strategies and procedures. Experience on conducting impact analysis to
determine effectiveness and efficiency. Promote the use of science to promote
violence prevention and public safety, including testing sustainability and
scalability of interventions. Proven proficiency in applying evidenced-based
research designs, including experimental designs, quasi-experimental
designs, cohorts design, longitudinal design, and survey research.
Demonstrate practical knowledge and extensive experience on impact
research. Application of advanced quantitative research methodologies and
procedures. Experience with research softwares such as SPSS, Stata, Python,
Ms Excel. Advanced data visualisation: ability to create dashboards, GIS
mapping, Tableau, Power BI will be an added advantage. Advanced experience
of quantitative research procedures. Advanced analytical skills;
communication, research report writing and presentation skills, minimal
supervision and project management, planning and organising, team
leadership, problem solving and decision making skills. Valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Conduct evidenced-based research including quasi-experimental designs,
cohorts design, longitudinal designs, survey research, longitudinal,
experimental designs. Undertake quantitative impact analysis of legislation,
policies and strategies on crime & violence prevention. Conduct primary and
secondary research. Provide desktop research. Render research support
through an active role in research planning including contribution to the
Research Agenda development and review; and drafting of concept note,
terms of reference and proposal to support research project; and identify
research topics. Develop and apply quantitative, evidenced-based and impact
research methodologies that is appropriate for the study, compile sampling
plan and criteria for each research projects. Prepare interview tools and
maintain accurate records of interviews. Develop and apply innovative and
sound data collection/analysis systems for quantitative studies. Plan and
manage field work processes. Conduct literature reviews and collects data.
Conduct advanced quantitative data analysis, including causal inferences.
Prepares briefing notes, facts sheets reports, other articles, and presentations.
Undertake comparative research with national and international research
institutions. Compiles research reports based on analysed data. Develop
evidenced-based recommendations for the respective project. Provide
summaries for respective research reports. Coordinate supply chain, research
publication and dissemination processes. Prepare progress reports, coordinate
the respective research project according to project management principles.

ENQUIRIES : Mr O Phomane Tel No: (012) 4931 439
APPLICATIONS : Can be emailed to ASD-Research@csp.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured, Indian and White Males and Females in
accordance with our employment equity plan

POST 16/03 : OFFICE MANAGER REF NO: CSP/07/2026

SALARY : R932 292 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6) in in Public Administration/Business
Administration/Business Management/Public Management or equivalent
qualification. Five (5) years’ experience in Office Administration/Executive
Administrative environment, inclusive of three (3) years’ experience at
Assistant Director Level. Knowledge of Government Systems and Structures.
Understanding of the management of information and formal government
reporting systems. Proven knowledge of office administration/office
management and professional office etiquette. Knowledge of the Public
Service Act and Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Supply Chain
Management procedures; performance management and development
systems. Knowledge of International Relations in the Public Service context.
Knowledge of the broader Public Service Policy Framework. An analytical
approach to problem solving, strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
Presentation and facilitation skills, Project Management, planning and
organizing skills and ability to interact with all levels and functions, including
senior management. Ability to work under pressure and to work long hours
when required. Ability to travel when required.

DUTIES : To render executive and strategic support to Secretary for Police Service.
Establish, maintain and update both manual and electronic Documents
Management System in the Office of the Secretary for Police Service.
Coordinate correspondence management, including the screening, reading,
quality assuring and prioritising submissions and other relevant
documentation. Obtain inputs, collate and compile monthly progress and other
reports. Categorise and prioritise submissions in the Office of the Secretary for
Police Service and prepare advisory notes on submissions as required.
Develop and monitor the implementation of protocols for the effective
functioning of the Office of the Secretary for Police Service, in line with internal
policies and procedures. Provide Secretariat Services for EXCO, MANCO,
HODs and other high level meetings chaired by the Secretary for Police
Service. Coordinate meetings and provide updates in respect of activities
resulting from decisions taken in meetings chaired by the Secretary for Police
Service such as EXCO, MANCO, HODs Forum, etc. Provide support to the
MINMEC Secretariat comprising of the CSPS and SAPS. Provide support on
special projects undertaken by the Executive Support Directorate on behalf of
the Secretary for Police Service. Coordinate the HODs PMDS process for the
Secretary for Police Service, in collaboration with Human Resources
Development. Compile quarterly reports on activities in the Office of the
Secretary for Police Service. Liaise with the Ministry and the Department of
Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation to ensure timeous and compliant
submission of the Secretary’s performance documents. Keep a record of
expenditure commitments, monitor expenditure for the Executive Support
Directorate and the Office of the Secretary for Police Service. Supervise junior
staff and learners in the Executive Support Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms HP Masoma Tel No: (012) 493 1397
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be emailed to OF-Manager@csp.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured, Indian and White Males and Females in
accordance with our employment equity plan

We wish you all the best with your applications