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Director: Provincial Forensic Services (Ref No. DOTP 98/2026)

Western Cape Government

Cape Town, Western Cape Posted 18 Sep 2026 Closes in 20 days

Overview

The Director will be responsible to strategically drive the delivery of proactive and reactive forensic services to 9 departments in accordance with standards and methodologies.

Requirements

  • An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
  • Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment.
  • Completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) before appointment.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the compilation and implementation of a reactive forensic services operational plan on an annual basis.
  • Provide input and drive the development and maintenance of the Forensic Services Methodology.
  • Contribute to the development and drive implementation of a client relation strategy.
  • Develop capacity building interventions for the team.
  • Review and approve the investigation approach, scope and legal compliance of all cases.
  • Overall supervision, review and guidance of execution of work.
  • Define and review the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
  • Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain staff to achieve the Directorate’s objectives.
  • Manage participation in the Directorate budgeting process.

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